
Sir Christopher: A Romance of a Maryland Manor in 1644
1901
Published in 1901, 'Sir Christopher: A Romance of a Maryland Manor in 1644' by Maud Wilder Goodwin is a historical novel set in the 17th-century Maryland colony. The narrative follows Elinor Calvert, a recently widowed landowner, and her son Cecil as they navigate personal relationships amid the socio-political tensions between Catholics and Protestants. The arrival of Sir Christopher Neville, a gentleman with affections for Elinor, introduces romantic elements against the backdrop of colonial life and its challenges.






