Rowsell, Mary C. (Mary Catherine) 1839-1921 creator Murray, Charles Oliver 1842-1923 Staniland, Charles Joseph 1838-1916 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Traitor or Patriot? A Tale of the Rye-House Plot" by Mary C. Rowsell is a historical fiction novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the obscure Rye-House Plot during the reign of Charles II, intertwining real historical events with imaginative elements. Central to the plot is Ruth Rumbold, the daughter of a stern maltster, and Lawrence Lee, her childhood friend, as they navigate the complexities of loyalty, political intrigue, and personal relationships amid a backdrop of historical turmoil. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a festive May Day celebration at the Rumbold residence, where young Ruth, crowned the May Queen, dances with her long-time friend Lawrence. However, the festivities are overshadowed by Ruth's father's disapproval and a creeping sense of foreboding that Lawrence feels, hinting at deeper conflicts. The initial chapters convey the innocence of youth against a backdrop of rising tensions, with Master Rumbold’s growing suspicions and a mysterious coal barge's arrival foreshadowing darker elements. As Ruth's father becomes increasingly involved in secretive dealings, Ruth’s idyllic May Day quickly transforms into a night filled with intrigue and uncertainty, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-08-14 Al Haines Originally published: London: Blackie and Son Limited, 1899 Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction Rye House Plot, 1683 -- Fiction PR London: Blackie and Son Limited, 1899 https://archive.org/details/traitororpatriot00rowsiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74255 https://archive.org/details/traitororpatriot00rowsiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74255 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134723.0 74255