The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
- First published
- 1909
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century" by Baroness Orczy is a novel written in 1909. Set in Puritan Kent in 1657, the story follows the sinister machinations of Sir Marmaduke de Chevasse, a Roundhead guardian determined to claim his young ward Lady Sue's fortune. Through cunning disguises and ruthless schemes, he removes obstacles standing in his way—including Sue's devoted admirer Richard Lambert. But his elaborate plot entangles his own family in unexpected tragedy and disgrace.
- Historical fiction
- Great Britain
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #12175. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk on Wikipedia.
