Sir Mortimer

Sir Mortimer is a novel written by Mary Johnston, an American author who was famous for her historical fiction novels. The book is set in the 16th century and tells the story of Sir Mortimer, a young Englishman who is sent to France to study at the University of Paris. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful French woman named Gabrielle. Despite the political tensions between England and France at the time, Sir Mortimer and Gabrielle embark on a passionate love affair that is threatened by the forces of war and politics.As Sir Mortimer struggles to navigate the treacherous waters of court intrigue and international conflict, he must also confront his own personal demons and make difficult choices that will determine the course of his life. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including powerful nobles, cunning spies, and brave soldiers, all of whom play a role in shaping his destiny.Filled with vivid descriptions of life in Renaissance Europe, Sir Mortimer is a gripping tale of love, war, and political intrigue that will captivate readers from beginning to end. With its richly drawn characters, intricate plot, and lush historical detail, this novel is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or epic romance.1904. Johnston, an American novelist, wrote books that combine romance with history. She is chiefly remembered for To Have and to Hold, a story of colonial Virginia, and its successor, Audrey. The book begins: But if we return not from our adventure, ended Sir Mortimer, if the sea claims us, and upon his sandy floor, amid his Armida gardens, the silver-singing mermaiden marvel at that wreckage which was once a tall ship and at those bones which once were animate, -if strange islands know our resting-place, sunk for evermore in huge and most unkindly forest, -if, being but pawns in a mighty game, we are lost or changed, happy, however, in that the white hand of our Queen hath touched us, giving thereby consecration to our else unworthiness, -if we find no gold, nor take one ship of Spain, nor any city treasure-store, -if we suffer a myriad sort of sorrows and at the last we perish miserably. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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 w