The Fair Maid Of Taunton

""The Fair Maid of Taunton: A Tale of the Siege"" is a historical novel written by Elizabeth Mary Alford and published in 1878. The story is set during the English Civil War and follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who lives in the town of Taunton. As the war rages on, Taunton becomes a key battleground and Mary finds herself caught up in the conflict.The novel is a fictional account of the Siege of Taunton, which took place in 1645. Mary is a strong and independent character who is determined to help defend her town against the Royalist forces. She becomes involved in the resistance movement and plays a key role in the defense of Taunton.Throughout the book, Mary faces many challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, loss, and heartbreak. However, she remains steadfast in her commitment to her town and her cause.""The Fair Maid of Taunton"" is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life during the English Civil War. It is a story of courage, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity.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.