Bladys of the Stewponey is a historical novel by Sabine Baring-Gould, first published in 1894. Set in the English Midlands during the reign of Elizabeth I, the novel follows the fortunes of Bladys, a young woman of humble origins who is taken in by a wealthy family. Bladys is a beautiful and spirited young woman who is taken in by the wealthy family of Sir John and Lady Anne. She is treated as a daughter by the family, and is given a good education and a comfortable life. However, Bladys is not content with her lot and longs for more. She falls in love with a young man from a lower social class, and the two of them plan to elope. Meanwhile, a sinister plot is afoot to overthrow the Queen and restore the Catholic faith to England. Bladys and her lover become embroiled in the plot, and must use all their wits and courage to survive. The novel is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue, and is a classic of Victorian literature.
By Sabine Baring-Gould · First published 1919 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 26 chapters