Project Gutenberg 2017-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 211 Barr, Robert 1850 1912 Over the Border: A Romance Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Over the Border: A Romance" by Robert Barr is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period in English history, focusing on the character of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, who faces political intrigue and personal dilemmas before the backdrop of a society on the brink of change. The story is set against issues of loyalty, identity, and familial ties as Frances Wentworth, the Earl's unexpected daughter, seeks to navigate her way through a world steeped in danger and uncertainty. The opening of the book introduces readers to a fine day in November as the Earl of Strafford walks through Hampton Court Palace's Home Park with a group of nobles, despite his failing health. Amidst this seemingly tranquil environment, there are whispers of conspiracy regarding his political fate. The scene shifts dramatically when Frances Wentworth, the Earl's daughter, confronts her father for the first time, revealing her unexpected lineage and demonstrating her courage. As tensions rise in the kingdom, the Earl must grapple with the growing threats against him, setting the stage for a tale filled with emotional depth, political maneuvering, and a daughter’s determination to claim her place within a fractured family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: British Literature 712088 2025-07-22T06:57:16.683264 text/html 723786 2024-10-23T02:29:59 text/html 871231 2025-07-22T06:57:24.315240 application/epub+zip 881330 2025-07-22T06:57:17.980261 application/epub+zip 326363 2025-07-22T06:57:17.219229 application/epub+zip 1076271 2025-07-22T06:57:29.421222 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1027326 2025-07-22T06:57:23.642252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 478086 2022-08-25T04:18:24.336922 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 606873 2025-07-22T06:57:15.462281 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 587128 2024-10-23T02:29:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16675 2025-07-22T06:57:29.551167 application/rdf+xml 20149 2025-07-22T06:57:17.336251 image/jpeg 3355 2025-07-22T06:57:17.277237 image/jpeg 1547902 2025-07-22T06:57:16.755289 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