Publication

1971 - Knopf, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

75,250 words, Guess

Page Count

301 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads5975629
  • LibraryThing398717

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPZ4.H733 Ear

Description

In this, her sixth brilliant novel, Miss Holland demonstrates once more that the novel of history can incorporate the most serious purpose with the color and excitement of large adventure. At the book's heart stands the 12th century Earl of Stafford, complex warrior-knight, whose private conflicts mirror the discord of England as two rival claimants to the throne tear the country apart in civil war.

Description

England's political and social fabric is rotting as two rivals to the throne, King Stephen and the young Henry Plantagent, tear the country apart in civil war.

Subjects

Topics

FictionHistoricalStrafford, Thomas Wentworth, 1st earl of, 1593-1641

People

Earl of Stafford

Times

12th century England

Other Editions

  • The EarlKnopf1971-01-01

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