Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall
by Charles Majorliterary work· published 1902
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Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall is a 1902 historical novel written by Charles Major. Following the life and romances of Dorothy Vernon in Elizabethan England, the novel became the year's third most successful novel according to The Bookman annual list of bestselling novels. The novel was Charles Major's third, and his second bestseller, following When Knighthood Was in Flower. A 1903 play and a 1924 film are based on the novel.
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Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall was adapted into a 1924 film.
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall1924 · film · 135 min · dir. Marshall Neilan, Mary Pickford · IMDb ↗IMDb6.8In the year 1550, Sir George Vernon agrees to have his young daughter Dorothy betrothed to John Manners, the son of the Earl of Rutland. Sir George signs a contract, promising that the marriage will take place on Dorothy's 18th birthday, or else he will have to pay a large penalty to Rutland. But when the two children have grown older, rumors of John's wild behavior in France provoke Sir George to call off the engagement, and to pledge his daughter instead to her cousin Malcolm. Rutland now claims the forfeit from Sir George, and meanwhile, John has befriended Mary Stuart, the sworn enemy of Elizabeth, who is now Queen of England.
