02408cam a22003253u 4500 6668 UtSlPG 20260610133155.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Collins, J. E. (Joseph Edmund), 1855-1892 Annette, the Metis Spy: A Heroine of the N.W. Rebellion Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-01 Produced by Avinash Kothare, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Annette, the Metis Spy: A Heroine of the N.W. Rebellion" by J. E. Collins is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, likely around the time of the North-West Rebellion. The book follows the life of Annette, a young Metis woman, as she becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Metis and Canadian government forces. With woven themes of love, bravery, and rebellion, the narrative centers around Annette's interactions with notable figures of the time, including the leader Louis Riel, and her determination to protect those she loves. The opening of the novel introduces a picturesque prairie setting as two horsemen encounter Annette, who is singing alone. Their admiration for her beauty contrasts with her feelings of loneliness, prompting a complex interaction between her and one of the men, Riel, who admires her while also fueling potential conflict. Annette's journey reveals her struggle against unwanted advances and her growing awareness of the looming threats posed by both the government and the rebel factions. This opening sets the stage for a tale filled with intrigue, personal conflict, and the weighty theme of a young woman caught in a historical storm, making it a promising read for those interested in historical fiction with strong character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Canada -- Fiction Riel Rebellion, 1885 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6668 48664 48664