Finette: The Norman Maiden, And Her English Friends (1877)

Finette: The Norman Maiden, And Her English Friends is a historical novel written by Mary Emily Ropes and published in 1877. The story is set in the 11th century and follows the life of Finette, a young Norman girl who is taken captive by the English during the Norman Conquest of England. Finette is taken in by a kind English family and becomes fast friends with their daughter, Edith. As Finette grows up, she faces challenges and struggles to reconcile her Norman heritage with her love for her English friends and their way of life. The novel explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and cultural identity, and offers a unique perspective on the Norman Conquest from the point of view of a young woman caught between two worlds. The book is a classic example of historical fiction and is praised for its vivid descriptions of life in medieval England and France.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.

Author: Mary Emily Ropes
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 164
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9781166446161

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