| Author |
Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954 |
| Illustrator |
Travis, Stuart, 1868-1942 |
| Title |
A Daughter of Raasay: A Tale of the '45
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"A Daughter of Raasay: A Tale of the '45" by William MacLeod Raine is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Jacobite rising of 1745 in Scotland, focusing on themes of loyalty, gambling, and the complexities of honor and betrayal. The story follows Kenneth Montagu, a young man entangled in the world of high-stakes gambling and political intrigue, as he grapples with his identity and obligations amidst a backdrop of impending rebellion. At the start of the novel, we encounter Kenneth Montagu indulging in reckless gambling at a table filled with flamboyant characters, where he quickly loses a substantial amount of family wealth, endangering his younger siblings' futures. As he wrestles with his follies, an encounter with Lord Balmerino hints at a more considerable opportunity for redemption and adventure. Soon, Montagu finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy surrounding a Jacobite restoration and is drawn into a scheme to rescue a young Scottish woman named Aileen from the clutches of the villainous Sir Robert Volney. This opening portion effectively establishes the intrigue and energy of the narrative, setting in motion the central conflict and introducing the captivating interplay of love and war that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26692 |
| Release Date |
Sep 23, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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