With The Wild Geese (1902) - Emily Lawless

With The Wild Geese is a novel written by Emily Lawless and published in 1902. The story is set in Ireland during the late 17th century and follows the life of a young woman named Honor Lacy. Honor is the daughter of an Irish landowner who is forced to flee the country after the Battle of the Boyne. She is left behind to fend for herself and is eventually taken in by a group of Jacobite rebels known as the Wild Geese.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and loyalty as Honor becomes increasingly involved in the rebel cause. She falls in love with one of the rebels, a man named Shane O'Neill, and is torn between her loyalty to him and her desire to protect her family's land. As the rebellion grows more dangerous, Honor must decide where her loyalties lie and whether she is willing to risk everything to fight for what she believes in.With The Wild Geese is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Ireland during a tumultuous period in its history. Lawless's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life, and her portrayal of Honor as a strong and independent woman is both inspiring and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437365825