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Mistress Dorothy of Haddon Hall is a historical romance novel written by Henry Hastings and published in 1902. The story is based on the true love story of Dorothy Vernon, a beautiful heiress of Haddon Hall, who falls in love with John Manners, the son of the Earl of Rutland. The novel takes place in the 16th century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and follows the trials and tribulations of the couple as they try to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their love.Dorothy is the daughter of Sir George Vernon, a wealthy and powerful landowner, and she is expected to marry a man of equal status to secure the family’s position. However, she falls in love with John Manners, a younger son of the Earl of Rutland, who is not considered a suitable match. The couple decides to elope, but they are caught by Dorothy’s father and forced to flee.The novel is full of intrigue, romance, and adventure, as Dorothy and John try to evade Sir George’s pursuit and make their way to London to seek the queen’s protection. Along the way, they encounter many obstacles, including bandits, treacherous weather, and hostile villagers.Despite the challenges they face, Dorothy and John remain steadfast in their love for each other and eventually find a way to be together. The novel is a heartwarming tale of true love triumphing over adversity, set against the backdrop of Tudor England.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.
