His Most Dear Ladye

""His Most Dear Ladye"" is a historical fiction novel written by Beatrice Marshall that tells the story of Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, who was the sister of Sir Philip Sidney. The book is set in the late 16th and early 17th century in England, during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. The novel follows Mary's life from her childhood to her marriage to Henry Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, and her subsequent role as a patron of the arts and literature. Mary is portrayed as a strong and intelligent woman who defies the expectations of her gender and social class. Throughout the book, Mary's relationship with her brother Philip is a central theme. The two siblings are shown to have a close bond, and Mary is depicted as being deeply affected by her brother's death. The novel also explores the political and religious tensions of the time, including the conflict between Catholics and Protestants, and the struggle for power between the Tudor and Stuart dynasties. Overall, ""His Most Dear Ladye"" is a richly detailed and engaging portrait of a remarkable woman who played an important role in the cultural and intellectual life of Elizabethan England.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.