Project Gutenberg 2006-10-04 Public domain in the USA. 149 West, Jane 1758 1852 West, Mrs. (Jane) Iliffe, Jane Wrest, Mistress (Jane) The loyalists : $b an historical novel, Vol. 1-3 Produced 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)) "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.) Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 936782 2025-07-08T09:15:18.443328 text/html 940745 2006-10-04T03:35:38 text/html 432383 2025-07-08T09:15:28.585285 application/epub+zip 449307 2025-07-08T09:15:21.056339 application/epub+zip 445820 2025-07-08T09:15:19.850335 application/epub+zip 714898 2025-07-08T09:15:34.783269 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 698882 2025-07-08T09:15:27.818323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 687842 2022-08-09T08:06:30.217341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 919228 2025-07-08T09:15:17.403395 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 919144 2006-10-04T03:35:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 919140 2006-10-04T03:35:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21666 2025-07-08T09:15:34.910251 application/rdf+xml 9936 2025-07-08T09:15:20.347332 image/jpeg 2592 2025-07-08T09:15:20.098307 image/jpeg 357560 2006-10-04T03:35:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 350667 2006-10-04T03:35:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 357533 2006-10-04T03:35:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 419283 2025-07-08T09:15:18.517358 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia