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Book Description |
| “At the ‘Sign of the Golden Fleece’: A Story of Reformation Days” by Emma Leslie is a historical novel set in 16th-century Oxford, England, during the Reformation. The narrative follows Miles Paton, a university student torn between his family’s traditional Catholic beliefs and the emerging Protestant ideas of the time. The story begins amidst the lively atmosphere of the Oxford Autumn Fair, where students and townspeople engage in spirited activities. As Miles grapples with his faith and the societal pressures surrounding him, the novel explores themes of religious conflict, personal conviction, and the transformative power of knowledge. |
About Author |
| Emma Leslie |
| Emma Leslie (1838–1909) was the pen name of Emma Boultwood, an English author renowned for her extensive contributions to children’s literature and historical fiction. Born in Greenwich, London, she was the daughter of Thomas Boultwood, a bootmaker. In her twenties, she worked as a governess before embarking on her writing career in the 1860s, during which she authored over 100 books, many published by the Religious Tract Society and the Sunday School Union.Her younger sister, Harriet Boultwood, was also a writer, contributing to the family’s literary legacy. In 1873, Emma married Thomas Francis Dixon, a clerk, and they had two sons. She spent much of her life in Lewisham, London, and continued writing into the early 20th century. Emma Leslie passed away in 1909 in Pembroke, Wales, where she is buried. |
