02455cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324500180014026400510015830000470020933600260025633700260028233800360030850000310034450802450037552013640062053400450198465300640202985600430209399900170213619458UtSlPG20260610133444.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWest, Jane,d1758-185214aThe loyalists 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-04  aProduced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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(www.canadiana.org))  a"The Loyalists: An Historical Novel" by Jane West is a historical fiction novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores complex themes of loyalty and identity during the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. It introduces the characters of Evellin and Isabel, set against a backdrop of political strife and personal struggle, reflecting the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals caught in the conflict.  The opening of the novel sets a reflective tone, with the author providing a thoughtful preface that discusses the nature of loyalty and the impact of adverse times on the human spirit. It then introduces Evellin, a mysterious young man who finds refuge in a rural Lancashire village amid a perilous period marked by upheaval. The villagers are captivated by his charm, though he carries a heavy burden of sorrow linked to his past life at court. The complexity of his character is further illustrated through his interactions with Dr. Beaumont, whom he respects, and with Isabel, Dr. Beaumont's sister, who becomes a source of emotional support for him. As Evellin navigates his concealed identity and the shadow of his former noble status, the reader is drawn into a narrative rich with emotional depth, societal critique, and the enduring struggle for personal honor amid chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19458  c60842d60842