Lady Willoughby

Lady Willoughby: Or Passages From The Diary Of A Wife And Mother In The Seventeenth Century (1850) is a historical fiction novel written by Hannah Mary Rathbone. The book is set in the 17th century and is presented as a diary written by Lady Willoughby, a fictional character who is a wife and mother living in England during the time of the English Civil War.The diary entries cover a period of several years and give a detailed insight into Lady Willoughby's daily life, as well as the political and social events of the time. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, family, and loyalty, as Lady Willoughby navigates the challenges of being a wife and mother during a time of great upheaval in English society.Throughout the book, Lady Willoughby's diary entries are accompanied by footnotes and historical context provided by the author, which help to give a deeper understanding of the events and customs of the time. The novel also includes illustrations and engravings that add to the historical atmosphere of the story.Overall, Lady Willoughby: Or Passages From The Diary Of A Wife And Mother In The Seventeenth Century is a fascinating and engaging historical fiction novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of women during a tumultuous period in English history.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.