description: ""Grisly Grisell Or The Laidly Lady Of A Tale Of The Wars Of The Roses"" is a historical fiction novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story is set during the Wars of the Roses, a series of conflicts between the House of Lancaster and the House of York for the English throne in the 15th century. The protagonist of the novel is Grisly Grisell, a young woman who is cursed by a wicked stepmother and transformed into a hideous creature. She is known as the ""Laidly Lady of Whitburn"" and is feared by all who encounter her. Grisly Grisell's curse can only be lifted by a brave knight who is willing to marry her and kiss her three times. The novel follows Grisly Grisell's journey as she searches for a knight who is willing to break her curse. Along the way, she encounters various characters who help her in her quest, including a group of monks and a young girl named Maud. The story also includes historical figures such as King Edward IV and Richard III. Throughout the novel, Yonge explores themes such as love, loyalty, and the power of redemption. The book is written in a style that reflects the language and culture of the time period in which it is set. Overall, ""Grisly Grisell Or The Laidly Lady Of A Tale Of The Wars Of The Roses"" is a captivating tale of romance, adventure, and magic set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in English history.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.
language: English
title: Grisly Grisell Or The Laidly Lady Of Whitburn: A Tale Of The Wars Of The Roses
titlecomplete: Grisly Grisell Or The Laidly Lady Of Whitburn: A Tale Of The Wars Of The Roses
genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical, Classics, Fiction
ratings_count: 66
publisher: Kessinger Publishing