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Holt, Emily Sarah
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Holt, Emely Sarah
Holt, Emily S. (Emily Sarah)
Lady Sybil's Choice: A Tale of the Crusades
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"Lady Sybil's Choice: A Tale of the Crusades" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Lady Elaine, a young noblewoman grappling with her emotions and inner turmoil as she faces the departure of her beloved brother Guy, who has embarked on a crusade. Themes of love, duty, and the struggles of youth are interwoven through the context of medieval expectations and relationships. The opening of the novel introduces us to the complexities of Lady Elaine's feelings as her brother Guy prepares to join the Crusades. Elaine grapples with her affection for her brother and her feelings of abandonment as she reflects on their shared childhood narratives and comforting stories of noble deeds. We see her character shaped by her familial relationships, particularly the tension with her half-sister Alix. The narrative unfolds Elaine's poignant introspection about love, faith, and the uncertainty of the future, especially concerning Guy's fate on the battlefield and the looming presence of a potential noble lady who might come between them. Through Elaine's thoughts, the reader is immersed in a richly painted medieval world, grappling with the expectations of nobility and the heart's desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Historical fiction
Crusades -- Fiction
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Browsing: History - Warfare
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: British Literature
Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages
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