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    NAKED: A Novel of Lady Godiva

     
    NAKED: A Novel of Lady Godiva

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    We know her name. We know of her naked ride. We don't know her true story.
    We all know the legend of Lady Godiva, who famously rode naked through the streets of Coventry, covered only by her long, flowing hair. So the story goes, she begged her husband Lord Leofric of Mercia to lift a high tax on her people, who would starve if forced to pay. Lord Leofric demanded a forfeit: that Godiva ride naked on horseback through the town. There are various endings to Godiva's ride, that all the people of Coventry closed their doors and refused to look upon their liege lady (except for 'peeping Tom') and that her husband, in remorse, lifted the tax.
    Naked is an original version of Godiva's tale with a twist that may be closer to the truth: by the end of his life Leofric had fallen deeply in love with Lady Godiva. A tale of legendary courage and extraordinary passion, Naked brings an epic story new voice.

    Product details

    EAN/ISBN:
    9781250066152
    Medium:
    Paperback
    Number of pages:
    320
    Publication date:
    2015-07-14
    Publisher:
    Griffin
    EAN/ISBN:
    9781250066152
    Medium:
    Paperback
    Number of pages:
    320
    Publication date:
    2015-07-14
    Publisher:
    Griffin

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