How Long to Read The Defiant Lady of Lathom

How Long Does it Take to Read The Defiant Lady of Lathom?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 17 minutes to read The Defiant Lady of Lathom by Mary C. Rowsell

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

Description

A notable woman of the English Civil War period This unique Leonaur edition contains three works concerning the French noblewoman who became Charlotte Stanley, Duchess of Derby. Two of these works offer perspectives on the life of the duchess. The third, probably written by the Royalist, Captain (later promoted to Colonel of Infantry by Prince Rupert) Edward Chisenhall. Written in the English of the 17th century, though understandable for modern readers, this journal describes the first siege of Lathom House from the perspective of the besieged. Charlotte married James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby in 1626. When the English Civil War broke out in 1642 he supported the king's cause becoming a military commander for Charles I. Derby was absent on campaign in 1644 when a Parliamentarian army, under Fairfax, took to the field against Royalist strongholds in Lancashire-including Stanley's family seat at Lathom. His wife had been left in charge of the estate and when called upon to surrender she refused, announcing that to do so would 'dishonour her husband'. The first siege lasted for about three months until Lathom was relieved. It was besieged again the following year when, despite holding out for four months, it eventually fell to Parliamentarian forces when the garrison commander, Colonel Rawstorne, surrendered to Colonel Egerton. James Stanley was beheaded at Bolton in 1651. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

How long is The Defiant Lady of Lathom?

The Defiant Lady of Lathom by Mary C. Rowsell is 308 pages long, and a total of 79,464 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Defiant Lady of Lathom Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 14 minutes to read The Defiant Lady of Lathom aloud.

What Reading Level is The Defiant Lady of Lathom?

The Defiant Lady of Lathom is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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