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Title: Traitor or patriot? : A tale of the Rye-House Plot

Original Publication: London: Blackie and Son Limited, 1899.

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Al Haines

Summary: "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.)

Author: Rowsell, Mary C. (Mary Catherine), 1839-1921

Illustrator: Murray, Charles Oliver, 1842-1923

Illustrator: Staniland, Charles Joseph, 1838-1916

EBook No.: 74255

Published: Aug 14, 2024

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction

Subject: Rye House Plot, 1683 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:74255:2 2024-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Staniland, Charles Joseph Murray, Charles Oliver Rowsell, Mary C. (Mary Catherine) en 1
2024-11-05T12:41:03Z Traitor or patriot? : A tale of the Rye-House Plot

This edition has images.

Title: Traitor or patriot? : A tale of the Rye-House Plot

Original Publication: London: Blackie and Son Limited, 1899.

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Al Haines

Summary: "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.)

Author: Rowsell, Mary C. (Mary Catherine), 1839-1921

Illustrator: Murray, Charles Oliver, 1842-1923

Illustrator: Staniland, Charles Joseph, 1838-1916

EBook No.: 74255

Published: Aug 14, 2024

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction

Subject: Rye House Plot, 1683 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:74255:3 2024-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Staniland, Charles Joseph Murray, Charles Oliver Rowsell, Mary C. (Mary Catherine) en 1