The White Lady of Hazelwood: A Tale of the Fourteenth Century

A historical narrative set in the fourteenth century follows a celebrated warrior countess who, after notable courage during a siege and the defence of her son's lands, finds her later years marked by neglect and betrayal. The story reconstructs her transition from military valour to domestic obscurity, portraying a mother's sacrifice and a child's ingratitude that culminate in her imprisonment and lonely decline. Interwoven with richly detailed scenes of urban and social life — notably a vivid portrayal of London’s Strand and its tradespeople — the work contrasts public glory with private suffering and closes with reflections on faith and consolation amid sorrow.