Publisher's Synopsis
""Maid of Sark"" is a historical novel written by Sibyl Hathaway. The story is set in the early 16th century on the island of Sark, located in the English Channel. The protagonist of the novel is Helene, a young girl who lives on the island with her family. Helene is known for her beauty and her kind heart, but she is also strong-willed and independent. When a group of French pirates arrive on the island, Helene's life is changed forever. She is kidnapped and taken to France, where she is forced to work as a maid in the court of King Francis I. Despite the challenges she faces, Helene never loses hope of returning to her beloved Sark. The novel is a tale of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. It is also a vivid portrayal of life in the 16th century, with its political intrigues, religious conflicts, and social customs. Hathaway's writing is rich and evocative, transporting the reader to a bygone era. ""Maid of Sark"" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and tales of adventure and romance.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.
