Captain Ravenshaw; or, The Maid of Cheapside - A Romance of Elizabethan London

xiii, 369 pp. 8 pages of publisher ads follow text. Frontispiece and plates (7 total) by Howard Pyle, et al. This thrilling and romantic novel is set in the bustling streets and seedy taverns of Elizabethan London. When the dashing Captain Ravenshaw falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a merchant, he must overcome social barriers, family rivalries, and even death threats to win her heart. With vivid characters, authentic historical detail, and plenty of action and intrigue, this book is a page-turner from start to finish.