Publisher's Synopsis
At The Sign Of The Fox: A Romance is a novel written by Barbara in 1905. Set in the 17th century, the story revolves around a young woman named Judith who inherits an inn called The Fox from her father. Judith is determined to make the inn a success, but she faces many challenges, including competition from other inns and the disapproval of the local authorities. To make matters worse, Judith falls in love with a man named Ralph, who is not only a guest at the inn but also a fugitive from justice. Despite the risks, Judith and Ralph begin a passionate affair, but their happiness is short-lived when Ralph's past catches up with him. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving world. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th-century England, with its political upheavals, religious conflicts, and social hierarchies. Overall, At The Sign Of The Fox: A Romance is a gripping and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.
