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100 1 _aRowsell, Mary C.
_q(Mary Catherine),
_d1839-1921
245 1 0 _aTraitor or patriot?
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-08-14
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Blackie and Son Limited, 1899
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
653 _aRye House Plot, 1683 -- Fiction
700 1 _aMurray, Charles Oliver,
_d1842-1923
700 1 _aStaniland, Charles Joseph,
_d1838-1916
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/traitororpatriot00rowsiala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74255
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