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100 1 _aBarr, Amelia E.,
_d1831-1919
245 1 4 _aThe Lion's Whelp: A Story of Cromwell's Time
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-19
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Lion's Whelp: A Story of Cromwell's Time" by Amelia E. Barr is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, the story explores themes of faith, loyalty, and the complexities of personal and political allegiances. The narrative introduces readers to the Swaffham family, particularly Jane Swaffham and her interactions with friends and foes in the context of the broader civil conflict led by Oliver Cromwell. The beginning of the novel establishes the historical backdrop, rooted in the 17th century, as we are introduced to Swaffham Manor House and the political and social climate of the time. Captain Israel Swaffham, a devoted follower of Cromwell, has left home to serve in the Civil War, leaving his wife and daughter to manage the estate. The opening chapters depict the tension wrought by war, highlighting Jane's strong will as she navigates the complexities of her family's loyalties and personal relationships, especially with her friend Matilda de Wick. The conversations between the characters reveal their differing perspectives on the war and the political turmoil surrounding them, foreshadowing the challenges they will face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Fiction
700 1 _aZeigler, Lee Woodward,
_d1868-1952
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50978
999 _c91816
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