Project Gutenberg 2015-08-07 Public domain in the USA. 132 James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) 1860 James, George Payne Rainsford Magnus, Laurie 1872 1933 Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (University of Virginia) "Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the English Civil War and revolves around the character of Arrah Neil, a young girl grappling with personal loss and larger societal upheaval, specifically the conflict around the town of Hull. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, mourning, and the stark realities of war amidst a tapestry of romance and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces a picturesque landscape and a glimpse into the life of Arrah Neil, who is portrayed as a beautiful yet troubled young girl sitting by a fountain. As she reflects on the sorrows of her life, particularly regarding her grandfather’s imprisonment, a gallant stranger, Lord Walton, enters the scene, seeking directions. Their interaction hints at the potential for a deeper connection, despite her foreboding feelings about his safety. The chapter progresses through vivid descriptions of the surroundings and set-ups for conflicts to come, such as the looming threat of war and the character dynamics between Arrah, Lord Walton, and others who may seek to affect their destinies amid the chaos of their times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 1000631 2025-07-20T04:32:37.201937 text/html 993382 2024-10-24T17:50:33 text/html 531549 2025-07-20T04:32:48.779859 application/epub+zip 549355 2025-07-20T04:32:40.541921 application/epub+zip 437900 2025-07-20T04:32:39.144907 application/epub+zip 808626 2025-07-20T04:32:55.289877 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 755798 2025-07-20T04:32:47.784891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 695479 2022-09-22T13:15:17.816032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 920862 2025-07-20T04:32:35.020913 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 901079 2024-10-24T17:50:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18316 2025-07-20T04:32:55.425822 application/rdf+xml 14872 2025-07-20T04:32:39.652888 image/jpeg 3846 2025-07-20T04:32:39.397887 image/jpeg 515216 2025-07-20T04:32:37.277970 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 en.wikipedia