Barren Honor V1: A Tale is a novel written by George Alfred Lawrence and first published in 1862. The book tells the story of a young man named Julian who is torn between his loyalty to his family and his love for a woman from a rival family. Set in the 16th century, the novel is a tale of love, honor, and betrayal in a time of political intrigue and religious conflict. As tensions rise between the Protestant and Catholic factions in England, Julian finds himself caught in the middle of a dangerous power struggle. With vivid descriptions of historical events and characters, Barren Honor V1: A Tale is a gripping read that will transport readers back in time to a world of chivalry, courtly love, and deadly political gamesmanship.In Two Volumes.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.