A noble romance founded on tradition and ballad. Though historic doubts question the truth of the legend, and Scott has, for the sake of effect, altered the circumstances, nothing gives so vivid an impression of the times of Queen Elizabeth.
434. The Abbot. By Sir Walter Scott.
Should be read for the sake of the escape of Queen Mary from Lochleven.
435. Unknown to History. By C. M. Yonge. (Macmillan) 6s.
Mary of Scotland in captivity.
436. Westward Ho! By Charles Kingsley. (Macmillan) 6s.
One of the most powerful historical romances in existence.
437. Clare Avery. By E. S. Holt. (Shaw) 5s.
Also on the Armada, with more hints on Romish perils than are quite needful.
438. Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare.