The Truce Of God (1920)

The Truce of God, written by Mary Roberts Rinehart and published in 1920, is a historical novel set in the early 12th century in France. The book follows the story of a young noblewoman named Lady Agnes, who is forced into a marriage with a much older man, Lord Roger de Clary. Despite her initial reluctance, Lady Agnes finds herself falling in love with her husband and becoming an important figure in his court.However, their happiness is threatened by the ongoing conflict between the French and English kingdoms, as well as the power struggles within Lord Roger's own family. As the tensions rise and violence threatens to tear apart their world, Lady Agnes must navigate the treacherous political landscape and find a way to protect her loved ones.Throughout the novel, Rinehart weaves together themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice against the backdrop of a turbulent and uncertain time in history. The Truce of God is a gripping and emotional tale that explores the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.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.