''Lysbeth: A Tale of the Dutch'' is a 1901 novel by H. Rider Haggard. ''Lysbeth'' is a historical novel set in the Netherlands during the time of

William the Silent William the Silent (24 April 153310 July 1584), also known as William the Taciturn (translated from nl, Willem de Zwijger), or, more commonly in the Netherlands, William of Orange ( nl, Willem van Oranje), was the main leader of the Dutch Re ...

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'' magazine, reviewing ''Lysbeth'', said "Mr. Haggard handles all this romantic material with his accustomed vigor and dexterity." The review also said "Lovers of historical romance will enjoy ''Lysbeth'', and readers not very familiar with those wonderful pages in the history of the Netherlands will welcome so pleasant an opportunity as Mr. Haggard affords for rubbing up their rusty knowledge.""Novels of the Week", ''The Spectator'', May 4th, 1901 (p. 662)

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