Fair Margaret is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and adventure set in medieval England. The story follows the beautiful Margaret, who finds herself torn between her duty to her family and her growing affection for the nobleman Edward. As their love blossoms, they must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the time, where alliances can shift in an instant and trust is a rare commodity.

H. Rider Haggard does a superb job of bringing the time period to life, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and customs of medieval England. The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and struggles. The plot moves at a brisk pace, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish.

Overall, Fair Margaret is a captivating historical romance that will appeal to fans of the genre. Haggard's writing is as enchanting as ever, and his storytelling prowess shines through in this timeless tale of love and ambition.

Book Description:
This story is set during the reign of King Henry VII. Peter Brome is a poor man and without a father, and is in love with Margaret the dark-eyed daughter of John Castell, the kindly and wealthy merchant who has taken care of him and raised him. Through a series of unfortunate events Peter has just killed a soldier, through self defense it is true, however, the blood of the Spanish ambassador's men demands to be repaid. Now another man pursues fair Margaret the all powerful Marquis d'Aguilar of Spain, who is traveling in England upon a secret mission for the Inquisition. Much more than love hangs in the balance.