Project Gutenberg 2016-10-15 Public domain in the USA. 295 Stoughton Holborn, I. B. (Ian Bernard) 1872 1935 Stoughton Holbourn, I. B. (Ian Bernard) Holborn, I. B. Stoughton (Ian Bernard Stoughton) Holborn, John Bernard Stoughton Holbourn, Ian B. S. (Ian Bernard Stoughton) The Child of the Moat: A Story for Girls. 1557 A.D. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Child of the Moat: A Story for Girls. 1557 A.D." by I. B. Stoughton Holborn is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. This captivating tale is set against the backdrop of the Reformation, showcasing themes of love and hate. The narrative likely revolves around a young girl named Aline, exploring her adventures and the challenges she faces in a world fraught with conflict and intrigue. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Father Laurence, a parish priest troubled by the recent death of a local woman, Sarah Moulton, and the implications of her curse against a neighbor. Simultaneously, we meet the ominous figure of "Moll o’ the graves," a wicked old woman who embodies the darker themes of the story. As the plot unfolds, the tale shifts to Aline and her cousin Audry, who discover a secret book in their ancestral home that hints at hidden treasures and chambers. Their curiosity ultimately leads them on a journey of exploration, positioning Aline as a compassionate and brave character willing to risk everything for those in need, including a mysterious stranger named Ian Menstrie. This promising opening suggests a blend of gothic elements, adventure, and poignant themes regarding childhood, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Adventure stories Girls -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain -- History -- Mary I, 1553-1558 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure 718127 2025-09-21T09:09:49.322630 text/html 706242 2024-10-23T01:15:09 text/html 893230 2025-09-21T09:09:59.955632 application/epub+zip 890238 2025-09-21T09:09:51.207636 application/epub+zip 382754 2025-09-21T09:09:50.218737 application/epub+zip 1033303 2025-09-21T09:10:06.162572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 975816 2025-09-21T09:09:58.907583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 496662 2022-09-24T07:30:21.345617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 648776 2025-09-21T09:09:47.728617 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 628730 2024-10-23T01:15:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17418 2025-09-21T09:10:06.671523 application/rdf+xml 18784 2025-09-21T09:09:50.423646 image/jpeg 2461 2025-09-21T09:09:50.369647 image/jpeg 773137 2025-09-21T09:09:49.412679 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia