How Long to Read Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory

By Michael J. Rochford

How Long Does it Take to Read Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory by Michael J. Rochford

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

As long ago as the twelfth century, St Oswalds Priory at Nostell, near Pontefract, was home to canons of the order of St Augustine, and until it was dissolved during the reign of Henry VIII it was one of the wealthiest priories in the country. In secular times, a grand house on the site was home to the Gargrave family, whose rapid rise had seen Sir Thomas Gargrave attain the offices of Speaker in the House of Commons and High Sheriff of Yorkshire during the days of Queen Elizabeth I. But within a couple of generations the family was ruined. Sir Thomas's grandson and namesake, into whose hands...

How long is Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory?

Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory by Michael J. Rochford is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory aloud.

What Reading Level is Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory?

Tales from the Big House: Nostell Priory is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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