Edwy And Elgiva: A Romance Of The Olden Time (1868)

""Edwy and Elgiva: A Romance of the Olden Time"" is a historical novel written by B and A in 1868. The novel is set in the 10th century and follows the story of two young lovers, Edwy and Elgiva, who are torn apart by political and religious turmoil. Edwy is the King of England, and Elgiva is a noblewoman who is forced to flee from her home after her father is killed in battle. The two fall in love and plan to marry, but their plans are thwarted by the powerful Archbishop of Canterbury, who opposes their union due to their close blood relationship. The novel is a tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in English history. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Middle Ages, with detailed descriptions of the customs, dress, and manners of the time. ""Edwy and Elgiva: A Romance of the Olden Time"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in historical fiction, medieval romance, or English history.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.