Description

Lady Willoughby: Or Passages From The Diary Of A Wife And Mother In The Seventeenth Century (1850) is a historical novel written by Hannah Mary Rathbone. The book is presented as a diary written by Lady Willoughby, a fictional character who lived in England during the 17th century.The diary entries provide an intimate glimpse into the daily life of an upper-class woman during this period, including her thoughts on marriage, motherhood, and the social and political events of the time. Lady Willoughby's diary also reveals her struggles with illness, her relationships with family members and servants, and her religious beliefs.The novel is notable for its attention to historical detail, including descriptions of clothing, food, and household items. It also includes references to real-life historical figures, such as King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell.Overall, Lady Willoughby: Or Passages From The Diary Of A Wife And Mother In The Seventeenth Century is a compelling and informative work of historical fiction that provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century England.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.