The Fair Maid of Taunton: A Tale of the Siege is a historical fiction novel written by Elizabeth Mary Alford and published in 1878. The story takes place during the English Civil War in the mid-17th century and follows the experiences of a young woman named Mary Blake, who becomes known as the ""Fair Maid of Taunton."" As the city of Taunton is besieged by Royalist forces, Mary becomes a key figure in the resistance movement. She helps to smuggle...