Book Cover Rape of the Fair Country

Rape of the Fair Country

of Alexander Cordell

Series: Mortymer Trilogy #1

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Description

Set in the turbulent times of the Industrial Revolution in 19th century Wales, this famous novel begins the story of the Mortymer family and the ironmaking communities of Blaenavon and Nantyglo.It is the book which launched Alexander Cordell in 1959 as a best selling author and was translated into numerous languages to sell millions of copies throughout the world. It is an enthralling story which has now been turned into both play and musical and is regarded as the finest of this popular author’s many novels.

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Fiction Historical Fiction Fiction British Literature Novels Classics Historical

Main Characters

Iestyn Mortymer

Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 320 pages
  • Publisher Blorenge Books
  • Publication Date 1998
  • First Publication 11/06/59
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9781872730158
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Other
  • Scenario ['Wales']

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