Description
In the year 1290, Lady Catherine, a spirited and unconventional thirteen-year-old, navigates the rigid social expectations of medieval England. As her father seeks a suitable husband for her, Catherine uses her wit and resourcefulness to evade unwanted suitors and carve out her own path. Through her vivid diary entries, readers are transported to a world of feudal lords, monastic life, and the burgeoning independence of a young woman determined to defy tradition. This coming-of-age story explores themes of freedom, identity, and the challenges of growing up in a patriarchal society, all told with humor and historical authenticity.
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paperback
HarperTrophy
Published Jun 1, 2004
224 pages
ISBN: 9780060739423
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First Published
1994
Language
eng
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