St. Albans (1920)

St. Albans is a historical novel written by William Page and published in 1920. The book is set in the town of St. Albans, which is located in Hertfordshire, England. The story takes place during the Middle Ages and follows the lives of various characters who are affected by the events of the time.The novel begins with the arrival of the Normans in England and the subsequent conquest of the Saxons. The story then moves forward in time to the 13th century, when St. Albans is a bustling market town. The main character of the book is a young man named Stephen, who is the son of a wealthy merchant. Stephen is in love with a beautiful girl named Alice, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Alice is the daughter of a rival merchant.As the story unfolds, we see how the lives of the characters are shaped by the political and social events of the time. There are power struggles between the Church and the State, as well as between different factions within the town. There are also conflicts between the rich and the poor, and between different ethnic groups.Throughout the book, Page paints a vivid picture of life in medieval England. He describes the architecture, the clothing, the food, and the customs of the time in great detail. He also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the struggle for power and wealth.Overall, St. Albans is a rich and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history or English literature.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.