This historical romance is a tale of the love between a young Dutch scholar and a beautiful but virtuous young girl. Set in the late 15th century, the novel offers a detailed glimpse into the life and customs of that time period. With vivid characterizations, lush descriptions, and compelling drama, this book is a must-read for fans of romantic historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.