The Child of the Moat: A Story for Girls, 1557 A.D. (1916)

The Child Of The Moat: A Story For Girls, 1557 A.D. is a historical fiction novel written by Ian Bernard Stoughton Holbourn and published in 1916. The story is set in England during the reign of Queen Mary I, and follows the adventures of a young girl named Cicely, who is the daughter of a wealthy aristocrat. Cicely's life takes a dramatic turn when her father is accused of treason and imprisoned in the Tower of London. Fearing for her safety, Cicely is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the countryside, where she discovers a hidden moat and a mysterious boy who lives there. As Cicely learns more about the boy and his past, she becomes determined to help him escape his troubled life. Along the way, she also uncovers a plot to overthrow the queen and must use her wits and bravery to save her family and her country. The Child Of The Moat is a thrilling tale of adventure, mystery, and courage, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.