Publisher's Synopsis
The Refugees V1: An Irish Tale is a historical novel written by Anne Raikes Harding and first published in 1822. Set in Ireland during the late 18th century, the book tells the story of a young Irish girl named Ellen O'Neil, who is forced to flee her home with her family due to the ongoing conflict between the Irish rebels and the British army.Ellen and her family seek refuge in a small village, where they are taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Mrs. O'Brien. However, their peaceful existence is soon threatened by the arrival of a group of British soldiers, who are searching for rebels and suspected traitors.As Ellen struggles to navigate the dangerous political climate, she also finds herself torn between two suitors: the charming but unreliable Captain Mordaunt and the steadfast and honorable Lieutenant Fitzgerald.The Refugees V1: An Irish Tale is a gripping and emotional novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating impact of war on ordinary people. With vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and engaging characters, it provides a fascinating glimpse into a tumultuous period of Irish history.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
