My Lady of Orange

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My Lady of Orange (1901)
by H. C. Bailey, illustrated by G. P. Jacomb-Hood

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From a review in the Outlook, June 1901: Although this story deals with one of the most dire episodes in history—Alva's grip on the Netherlands—its very excess of adventure makes it rollicking rather than dolorous of tone. The hero, a young Englishman, has served a short time under Alva; he leaves and joins the fortunes of William the Silent. The story turns upon his seeking an interview with Alva, making a compact to deliver up the town of Breuth for a certain sum of money ... (Full review on the Discussion page.

H. C. BaileyG. P. Jacomb-Hood2660055My Lady of Orange1901

"Ten crowns!" I shouted

MY LADY OF ORANGE

BY
H. C. BAILEY

WITH EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS BY
G. P. JACOMB-HOOD

LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO.
39 PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON
NEW YORK AND BOMBAY
1901

Still in a churchyard a dark stone
testifies:

IOHANNI.NEWSTEAD

ET

GABRIELL/E . VXORI . EIVS

AMICIS . AMICVS

AMATIS . AMATVS

HOC . MARMOR

G. W.

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