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This stunning hardbound edition brings Charlotte M. Yonge’s timeless tale A Tale of the Wars of the Roses to life in a beautifully abridged form. Featuring 32 exquisite illustrations by Bernadette Shields, this 150-page, 21-chapter picture novel retells the moving story of Grisell Dacre, a young woman whose virtue and inner beauty triumph over tragedy and outward disfigurement.
Set amid the turmoil of England’s Wars of the Roses, Grisell’s story begins with a marriage contract between the proud Copeland heir, Leonard, and the gentle Dacre girl—an alliance meant to unite the rival Red and White Roses. But when a terrible accident leaves Grisell scarred and rejected, she must find her worth beyond appearances. Through courage, faith, and steadfast goodness, Grisell’s soul shines so brightly that it transforms not only her fate, but the heart of a man once blinded by pride.
Written by Brother Jonas Houston and published by Industrious Family, this beautifully illustrated abridgement captures the grace, heroism, and moral beauty of Yonge’s beloved classic—making it a treasured keepsake for readers of all ages.
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This stunning hardbound edition brings Charlotte M. Yonge’s timeless tale A Tale of the Wars of the Roses to life in a beautifully abridged form. Featuring 32 exquisite illustrations by Bernadette Shields, this 150-page, 21-chapter picture novel retells the moving story of Grisell Dacre, a young woman whose virtue and inner beauty triumph over tragedy and outward disfigurement.
Set amid the turmoil of England’s Wars of the Roses, Grisell’s story begins with a marriage contract between the proud Copeland heir, Leonard, and the gentle Dacre girl—an alliance meant to unite the rival Red and White Roses. But when a terrible accident leaves Grisell scarred and rejected, she must find her worth beyond appearances. Through courage, faith, and steadfast goodness, Grisell’s soul shines so brightly that it transforms not only her fate, but the heart of a man once blinded by pride.
Written by Brother Jonas Houston and published by Industrious Family, this beautifully illustrated abridgement captures the grace, heroism, and moral beauty of Yonge’s beloved classic—making it a treasured keepsake for readers of all ages.
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