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100 1 _aWest, Jane,
_d1758-1852
245 1 4 _aThe loyalists
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
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 2006-10-04
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19458
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