Bladys of the Stewponey

Name: Bladys of the Stewponey
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould

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 · 64,094 words

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In a faded and patched blue coat, turned up with red, the bellman of Kinver appeared in the one long street of that small place--if we call it a town we flatter it, if we speak of it as a village we insult it-- and began to ring outside the New Inn.

A crowd rapidly assembled and before the crier had unfolded the paper from which he proposed reading, an ape of a boy threw himself before him, swinging a turnip by the stalk, assumed an air of pomposity and ingenious caricature of the bellman, and shouted: "O yes! O yes! O yes! Ladies and gents all, I gives notice that you, none of you, ain't to believe a word Gaffer Edmed says. O no! O no! O no!"

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Work type: Novel
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
Date: 1919 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 64,094 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 1,830 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a young girl, Bladys, who is sent to work in a stewponey, a type of inn, in the English countryside. The story is based on real events and characters, making it a historical fiction novel.
Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationship between Bladys and her love interest, John. The story is full of romantic moments and the couple's struggles to be together, making it a romance novel.
Adventure — The novel follows Bladys and John's adventures as they try to be together despite the obstacles in their way. The story is full of exciting moments and thrilling adventures, making it an adventure novel.
Mystery — The novel follows Bladys and John as they try to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance. The story is full of suspense and intrigue, making it a mystery novel.