H. Rider Haggard 
Red Eve 

'Red Eve' by H. Rider Haggard was printed in 1911. It is the story of the charming Eve Clavering, known as 'Red Eve' for her many colour dresses. Set in medieval Europe, Red Eve follows the pretty Eve Clavering and her lover and cousin, the merchant Hugh de Cressi. When wicked Sir Edmund Acour marries Eve against her wish by giving her a love philtre, Hugh and his fellow Grey Dick Embark on a search to seek a cancellation from Pope Clement.