Publisher's Synopsis
""St. George and St. Michael V2"" is a historical fiction novel written by George MacDonald. The book is set in 17th century England, during the time of the English Civil War. The story revolves around two families, the Colvilles and the Godfreys, who are on opposite sides of the conflict. The Colvilles are Royalists, while the Godfreys are Parliamentarians.The novel follows the lives of the two families as they navigate the political and social turmoil of the time. The main characters are Lady Margaret Colville and Sir Philip Godfrey, who fall in love despite their families' differences. Their love story is intertwined with the larger story of the Civil War and the battles between the Royalists and Parliamentarians.The book explores themes of love, loyalty, honor, and the devastating effects of war on individuals and society. MacDonald's writing is vivid and descriptive, bringing to life the historical setting and the characters' emotions and motivations.Overall, ""St. George and St. Michael V2"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in English history.But Dorothy was not running after the fool, or making for any door but that at the bottom of the library tower; for the first terror that crossed her mind was the possible fate of Dick, and the first comfort that followed, the thought of Marquis; so she was running straight for the stable-yard, where the dogs, to judge by the way they tore their throats with barking, seemed frantic with rage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.