The Maiden’s Hand
The Maiden’s Hand by Susan Wiggs is a historical romance published by Thorndike Press in 2010. This large print edition spans 489 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the roguishly handsome Oliver de Lacey, whose indulgent lifestyle revolves around wine, weapons, and women. His life takes a turn when he is saved from execution by a mysterious society, yet he remains unchanged in his debauched ways. Meanwhile, Mistress Lark is dedicated to her covert efforts with a group of Protestant dissidents, working to thwart the queen’s executions, until Oliver unexpectedly enters her life.
Readers will find a blend of romance and historical intrigue as the story unfolds. The interaction between Oliver and Lark highlights the tension between their contrasting lives and passions. As their paths intertwine, themes of loyalty and rebellion emerge, set against a backdrop of political turmoil. This edition offers an accessible reading experience for those interested in fiction that explores complex characters and their motivations within a historical context.
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Roguishly handsome Oliver de Lacey has always lived lustily: wine weapons and women are his bywords. Even salvation from the noose by a shadowy society provides no epiphany to mend his debauched ways. Mistress Lark’s sole passion is her secret work with a group of Protestant dissidents thwarting the queen’s executions. She needs no other excitement – until Oliver de Lacey drops through the hangman’s door and into her life.
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