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100 1 _aHolt, Emily Sarah,
_d1836-1893
245 1 4 _aThe King's Daughters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-20
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The King's Daughters: How Two Girls Kept the Faith" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historical novel set during the mid-16th century amidst the tumultuous reign of Queen Mary I of England. This work explores the challenges faced by Protestant believers under a Catholic monarchy, focusing on two young girls who exemplify steadfast faith against persecution. The narrative offers insight into the era's social dynamics, particularly regarding religious convictions and the repercussions of dissent. The opening of the story introduces us to the characters Alice Mount and Margaret Thurston as they visit a clothier's shop in Colchester. Their mundane errand is juxtaposed with the intense background of religious strife, as Alice carries the stigma of past persecution for her beliefs. Their conversation reveals the tensions of the time, including discussions of a recently executed mother and the delicate circumstances surrounding their lives and beliefs. As they prepare to navigate their world, the characters showcase a blend of everyday life and the pervasive fear of religious persecution, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of faith, community, and resilience against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPersecution -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aReformation -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23120
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