34,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
  • Broschiertes Buch

The Dark Year of Dundee: A Tale of the Scottish Reformation is a historical novel written by Deborah Alcock and originally published in 1867. The book is set in the 16th century during the Scottish Reformation, a period of religious and political upheaval in Scotland. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a young girl named Jeanie, who is caught up in the conflict between the Protestant reformers and the Catholic Church. As the tensions between the two sides escalate, Jeanie and her family must navigate dangerous political and religious territory in order to survive. The…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
The Dark Year of Dundee: A Tale of the Scottish Reformation is a historical novel written by Deborah Alcock and originally published in 1867. The book is set in the 16th century during the Scottish Reformation, a period of religious and political upheaval in Scotland. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a young girl named Jeanie, who is caught up in the conflict between the Protestant reformers and the Catholic Church. As the tensions between the two sides escalate, Jeanie and her family must navigate dangerous political and religious territory in order to survive. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life during this tumultuous time in Scottish history and explores themes of faith, loyalty, and social justice. The Dark Year of Dundee is a gripping and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that will appeal to readers interested in Scottish history, the Reformation, and the human experience in times of crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
DEBORAH ALCOCK (1835-1913) was a prolific Victorian author of historical fiction on religious themes. She was born in Ireland, where her father, the Venerable John Alcock, became Archdeacon of Waterford. She also wrote The Czar (1882), Under the Southern Cross: Tales of the New World (1900), and Under Calvin's Spell (1902).