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Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.
Emily Sarah Holt (1836-1893) was an English novelist. She wrote about fifty books, mainly for children. Most of her work can be classified as historical novels. Her work has a Protestant religious theme. Amongst her works are Mistress Margery (1868), Ashcliffe Hall (1870), The Well in the Desert (1872), The White Rose of Langley (1875), Clare Avery (1876), Imogen (1876), For the Master's Sake (1877), Earl Hubert's Daughter (1880), The Maidens' Lodge (1880), A Forgotten Hero (1883), Ye Olden Time (1884), The Lord Mayor (1884), Wearyholme (1884), The Lord of the Marches (1884), A Tangled Web (1885), Our Little Lady (1887), Out in the Forty-Five (1888), In Convent Walls (1888), King and Priest (1888), The King's Daughters (1888), It Might Have Been (1889), The White Lady of Hazelwood (1891), Countess Maud (1892), All's Well (1893), One Snowy Night (1893), The Harvest of Yesterday (1893), Princess Adelaide (1893), Through the Storm (1895), Lights in the Darkness (1896), and The Gold that Glitters (1896).
Reproduction of the original: The King’s Daughters by Emily Sarah Holt
"It Might Have Been" from Emily Sarah Holt. English novelist (1836-1893).
Emily Sarah Holt (1836-1893) was an English novelist. She was born at Stubbylee, Bacup, in Lancashire, 25 April 1836. It is said she was educated at Oxford. In late 1893 when at Harrogate, she became ill and went to her brother in Balham (London), where she died on Christmas Day. She was buried in the Church of St Saviour's, Bacup, where there is a memorial. Holt had written over fifty books, mainly for children. Most of Holt's work can be classified as historical novels (52 are listed in the BML catalogue). Holt's work has a Protestant religious theme.
"For the Master's Sake: A Story of the Days of Queen Mary" by Emily Sarah Holt is a captivating work of historical fiction set in the tumultuous Tudor era. Holt skillfully navigates the religious persecution and political intrigue that characterized Queen Mary's reign, offering readers a gripping narrative of loyalty and conflict amidst the backdrop of the Protestant Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. Through vivid depictions of court drama and religious conflict, Holt brings to life the struggles faced by individuals torn between their beliefs and their loyalty to the English monarchy. The novel delves into the complexities of Catholicism and Protestantism during this period, shedding light on the religious tensions that gripped England. At its core, "For the Master's Sake" is a tale of unwavering faith and dedication, as characters navigate the treacherous waters of religious persecution in the name of their beliefs. Holt's Christian literature offers a compelling exploration of morality and conviction, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction seeking insight into this pivotal period in English history.
Emily Sarah Holt (1836-1893) was an English novelist. She was born at Stubbylee, Bacup, in Lancashire, 25 April 1836. It is said she was educated at Oxford. In late 1893 when at Harrogate, she became ill and went to her brother in Balham (London), where she died on Christmas Day. She was buried in the Church of St Saviour's, Bacup, where there is a memorial. Holt had written over fifty books, mainly for children. Most of Holt's work can be classified as historical novels (52 are listed in the BML catalogue). Holt's work has a Protestant religious theme.