The Lady and the Lord
The Lady and the Lord is a historical novel by Talbot Mundy, first published in 1925. Set in the late 17th century, the novel follows the adventures of Lady Mary, a young Englishwoman, and Lord John, a Scottish nobleman. Lady Mary is the daughter of a wealthy English nobleman, and she is betrothed to Lord John, a Scottish nobleman. When her father dies, Mary is left with no money and no prospects. She is forced to flee England and seek refuge in Scotland, where she meets Lord John. Lord John is a brave and honorable man, and he takes Mary under his wing. Together, they embark on a series of adventures, facing danger and intrigue as they travel across Scotland and England. Along the way, they discover secrets about each other and their pasts, and they fall in love. The Lady and the Lord is a thrilling and romantic story of love, loyalty, and courage. It is a timeless tale of two people who find each other in a time of turmoil and danger, and who must fight for their love against all odds.
By Talbot Mundy · First published 1940 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 6,713 words
First lines
AN actress who is not exactly in the first flight is bound to be more
or less of a nomad; so there was nothing particularly astonishing in not hearing from Mrs. Crothers for several months.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Talbot Mundy
- Date: 1940 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 6,713 words
- Structure: 1 section, 169 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Lady and the Lord is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a British aristocrat and an Indian prince, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The Lady and the Lord follows the story of a forbidden romance between a British aristocrat and an Indian prince, making it a romance novel.
- Adventure — The Lady and the Lord follows the protagonists on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, making it an adventure novel.
- Mystery — The Lady and the Lord follows the protagonists as they uncover secrets and mysteries, making it a mystery novel.
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adventure · romance · historical fiction · mystery · intrigue · British Empire · India · cultural clash · heroism · betrayal · love story · action