May Lane: A Story of the Sixteenth Century is a historical novel written by C. M. M. and first published in 1871. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young girl named May Lane. May is an orphan who is taken in by her uncle, a wealthy merchant in London. She grows up in a world of privilege and luxury, but she is not content with her life. May longs for something more meaningful and fulfilling.As she grows older, May becomes interested in the religious and political turmoil of the time. She becomes a supporter of the Protestant Reformation and begins to question the authority of the Catholic Church. May's uncle disapproves of her beliefs and tries to force her to conform to his own views, but she refuses to give up her convictions.May's journey takes her from London to the court of Queen Elizabeth I, where she becomes involved in the power struggles of the time. She meets important figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh, and she becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the queen.Throughout the novel, May struggles to reconcile her desire for freedom and independence with the expectations of society. She faces betrayal and danger, but she remains steadfast in her beliefs and ultimately finds the fulfillment she has been seeking.May Lane: A Story of the Sixteenth Century is a captivating tale of a young woman's journey of self-discovery set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in 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.