Project Gutenberg 2016-03-23 Public domain in the USA. 265 Jewett, Sarah Orne 1849 1909 Woodbury, Charles H. (Charles Herbert) 1864 1940 Woodbury, Charles Herbert Woodbury, Marcia Oakes 1865 1913 Oakes, Marcia Oakes, Susan Marcia 01020948 The Tory Lover Produced by Al Haines "The Tory Lover" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War, it revolves around the intertwined lives of Colonel Jonathan Hamilton, who embodies both privilege and loyalty to his cause, and Captain Paul Jones, a naval officer known for his adventurous spirit. The book delves into themes of love, loyalty, and the moral complexities that arise during times of conflict. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a gathering at Colonel Hamilton's estate on the last day of October in 1777. The festive atmosphere is palpable as guests await the arrival of Captain Paul Jones, who is returning from a successful mission. As they cheer his entrance, the tensions of the outside world are hinted at through discussions of loyalty and treachery amidst the ongoing war. Prominent characters, including Judge Chadbourne and Major Haggens, engage in conversations that reflect their conflicting opinions about the war and their allegiances, while Hamilton’s sister, Mary, navigates the delicate line between familial loyalty and her own burgeoning feelings for Wallingford, a young man caught in the turmoil of differing loyalties. The opening establishes a richly detailed world where personal relationships are tested by political divides, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en War stories United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 740856 2025-07-20T14:16:32.812303 text/html 728406 2024-10-23T00:13:20 text/html 615025 2025-07-20T14:16:46.884259 application/epub+zip 1034072 2025-01-20T14:41:32.376903 application/pdf 771285 2025-01-20T14:41:18.430010 application/pdf 633597 2025-07-20T14:16:38.423242 application/epub+zip 362294 2025-07-20T14:16:35.183321 application/epub+zip 800228 2025-07-20T14:16:51.983721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764800 2025-07-20T14:16:44.644251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 494894 2022-09-23T13:10:36.527823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 660885 2025-07-20T14:16:31.745295 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 666497 2016-03-23T16:13:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 661638 2016-03-23T16:13:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 661657 2016-03-23T16:13:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28922 2025-07-20T14:16:52.138675 application/rdf+xml 653566 2025-07-20T14:16:31.450318 text/x-rst 653566 2016-03-23T16:13:36 text/x-rst 12331 2025-07-20T14:16:36.425267 image/jpeg 2089 2025-07-20T14:16:35.717258 image/jpeg 256043 2016-03-23T16:13:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 255245 2016-03-23T16:13:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 590227 2016-03-23T16:13:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 572845 2016-03-23T16:13:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 255175 2016-03-23T16:13:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 576888 2025-07-20T14:16:32.877300 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 en.wikipedia