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Grisly Grisell
Charlotte Mary Yonge
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The Proctor, however, was much displeased. The nuns had no right to receive a pensioner without payment, far less to admit a novice as a sister without a dowry.
Mistress Grisell must be returned instantly upon the hands either of her own family or of the Countess of Salisbury, and certainly not readmitted unless her dowry were paid. He scarcely consented to give time for communication with the Countess, to consider how to dispose of the poor child.
The Prioress sent messengers to Amesbury and to Christ Church, but the Earl and Countess were not there, nor was it clear where they were likely to be. Whitburn was too far off to send to in the time allowed by the Proctor, and Grisell had heard nothing from her home all the time she had been at Wilton. The only thing that the Prioress could devise, was to request the Chaplain to seek her out at Salisbury a trustworth. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
An excellent story, and an insight into what love actually is. To me, the language was very challenging, written in an older style and full of obscure terms. Definitely kept you on your toes.
It contained many, but fairly veiled references to English history. One more versed in history would likely
This is by far the best love story I have ever read! The story begins with Grisell being nearly killed in an explosion set off by young Leonard Copeland. She heals eventually, but her face is left with an ugly scar. Everywhere she goes the people hate her for her loathly face. But slowly, she is abl
This is a beautiful story of how a girl marred in childhood through an accident must discover the true meaning of beauty, and by virtue she wins over the man she loves. Its historical fiction set in the time of the War of the Roses, and has much to teach about what truly makes someone beautiful and
The Best Book I have ever read!!!!!!! I read it class and not everyone liked it but it was my favorite ever!!!!!!! BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!