When The Sun Stood Still (1917)

When The Sun Stood Still is a historical fiction novel written by Cyrus Townsend Brady, first published in 1917. The story is set in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII of England. The main character is a young English nobleman named Rupert Tremorne, who is sent by the king on a secret mission to the court of Emperor Charles V in Spain.During his journey, Tremorne encounters a group of Spanish bandits who kidnap him and hold him for ransom. He is eventually rescued by a beautiful Spanish noblewoman named Donna Beatriz, who is also on a secret mission to prevent a war between England and Spain.As Tremorne and Beatriz travel together, they fall in love, but their love is challenged by their different nationalities and the political tensions between their countries. Meanwhile, Tremorne's mission becomes more dangerous as he uncovers a plot to assassinate the emperor.The title of the book refers to a miraculous event in the Bible when the sun stood still for Joshua during a battle. The author uses this reference to symbolize the importance of Tremorne's mission and the obstacles he must overcome.When The Sun Stood Still is a thrilling adventure story with elements of romance, political intrigue, and historical accuracy. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in the 16th century and the complex relationships between European nations during this time period.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.