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Lady Sybil's Choice A Tale of the Crusades
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"Emily Sarah Holt's 'Lady Sybil's Choice: A Tale of the Crusades' is a captivating blend of historical fiction and romance set against the backdrop of the medieval Crusades. In this adventurous tale, Lady Sybil faces the complexities of love, honor, and chivalry amidst the religious conflicts of the time. Holt intricately weaves a narrative of courage and character-driven decisions as Lady Sybil navigates the challenges posed by knights, battles, and the crusading spirit. Through vivid descriptions of the medieval world, the reader is transported to an era of knights and honor, where love and loyalty are tested against the backdrop of religious fervor and political intrigue. As Lady Sybil grapples with her choices, the reader is drawn into a compelling story of romance and adventure that captures the essence of the Crusades and the timeless themes of love and honor."
Emily Sarah Holt was an English author who lived from 1836 to 1893. She was born on April 25, 1836, in Stubbylee, Bacup, Lancashire. She was the oldest daughter of John Holt and Judith Mason of Greens, whose husband was a judge for Lancashire and the West Riding. She is said to have gone to school at Oxford. She got sick in late 1893 while she was in Harrogate and went to go live with her brother in Balham, London. She died there on Christmas Day. An obelisk marks the spot where she was buried in the Church of St. Saviour's, Bacup. Holt had written more than fifty books, most of them for kids. The BML catalogue lists 52 of Holt's books as historical stories, which is what most of her work is. Protestantism is a theme in Holt's work.