Fair Rosamund (1897)

Fair Rosamund is a historical novel written by Michael Field and published in 1897. The book tells the story of Rosamund Clifford, a mistress of King Henry II of England. Rosamund is a beautiful and intelligent woman who captures the heart of the king, but her love affair with him is not without its challenges. The novel explores the complex relationships between Rosamund, the king, and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, as well as the political and social tensions of the time. Through vivid descriptions of medieval life and courtly intrigue, Field paints a compelling portrait of a fascinating historical figure. Fair Rosamund is a captivating tale of love, power, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of England's most tumultuous periods.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.