The Vale of Cedars; Or, The Martyr by Grace Aguilar
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"The Vale of Cedars; Or, The Martyr" by Grace Aguilar is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the conflicts arising from religious and cultural identity. The story centers on Marie Henriquez, a young woman of Jewish descent living in Spain during the late 15th century, and her struggle between her love for Arthur Stanley, an Englishman, and her loyalty to her faith and
family. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the rich and tumultuous landscape of medieval Spain, where the protagonist, Marie, finds herself torn between her feelings for Arthur and the societal expectations of her Jewish heritage. The opening depicts her encounter with Arthur, igniting a forbidden romance filled with tension and heartache. Amidst her father's deteriorating health and societal pressures, Marie grapples with her emotions, leading to a poignant revelation about her love for Arthur and the consequences of her choices, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of love amid persecution and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aguilar, Grace, 1816-1847 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Vale of Cedars; Or, The Martyr |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Inquisition -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12725 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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