Lady Sybil's Choice: A Tale of the Crusades

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Lady Sybil's Choice: A Tale of the Crusades

by Emily Sarah Holt

EN·~6 hours

Chapters

Description

In the tumult of the Crusades, a young noblewoman watches her world shift as brother after brother takes up the cross, each embodying a different facet of medieval life. Guy, the gentle and steadfast sibling, draws her admiration, while his brothers Amaury and Raoul chase glitter and battle alike, creating a lively clash of personalities that frames her everyday reality. Through vivid scenes of cathedral aisles, bustling camps, and intimate family conversations, the narrative paints a portrait of loyalty, faith, and the restless yearning for purpose.

Against this backdrop, Lady Sybil must confront a decision that will shape her destiny—whether to follow the path of duty prescribed by her lineage or to heed the quieter pull of her own heart. The story balances historical detail with tender emotional insight, inviting listeners to experience the uneasy blend of love, honor, and uncertainty that defines life in a time of holy war.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (385K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-11-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

ES

Emily Sarah Holt

1836–1893

A prolific Victorian writer of historical fiction, she filled her novels with medieval settings, strong moral purpose, and a clear Protestant outlook. Much of her work was written for younger readers, but it still offers a vivid glimpse of 19th-century popular storytelling.

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