The White Rose V1 (1868)
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ISBN10: 1437303684
ISBN13: 9781437303681
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437303681
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The White Rose V1 is a historical novel written by George John Whyte Melville and first published in 1868. The story is set in Scotland in the early 1700s and follows the life of a young woman named Rose Macdonald. Rose is the daughter of a Jacobite rebel who was executed for his involvement in the failed rebellion against the British government. Left alone and penniless, Rose is taken in by a wealthy and influential family, the Mowbrays, who have their own political ambitions.As Rose grows up, she becomes a beautiful and intelligent young woman, and catches the eye of many suitors, including the Mowbrays' son, Harry. However, Rose is determined to remain true to her father's memory and his cause, and becomes involved in the underground Jacobite movement. She becomes a key player in a plot to overthrow the British government and restore the Stuart monarchy to the throne.Throughout the novel, Rose must navigate the dangerous political landscape of Scotland, where betrayal and treachery are common. She also faces personal challenges, including her love for Harry and her loyalty to the Jacobite cause. The White Rose V1 is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Scottish 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.
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