The Fate Of Castle Lowengard: A Story Of The Days Of Luther (1884)

By Esmè Stuart

Book Overview

The Fate of Castle Lowengard is a historical novel set in the days of Martin Luther, written by Esme Stuart and first published in 1884. The story follows the fate of a noble family, the von Lowengards, who reside in their ancestral castle in Germany during the tumultuous times of the Protestant Reformation. The family faces challenges and conflicts as they navigate the religious and political upheavals of the era.The novel centers around the character of Countess Margaret von Lowengard, a devout Catholic who is torn between her loyalty to the Church and her love for a Protestant knight, Sir Walter von Hohenstein. As the Reformation spreads throughout Germany, the von Lowengards find themselves caught in the middle of the conflict between Catholics and Protestants. The family's fate is further complicated by the ambitions of a rival noble family, the von Ebersteins, who seek to seize control of Castle Lowengard.The novel is rich in historical detail, depicting the social and political landscape of Germany during the 16th century. It explores themes of religious persecution, political intrigue, and personal loyalty, as well as the complex relationships between members of the nobility and their servants. The Fate of Castle Lowengard is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and survival in a time of great upheaval and change.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166196038
• ISBN13: 9781166196035
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"