The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal '45 by William Harrison Ainsworth
"The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal '45" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, specifically focusing on the events in Manchester as the Jacobite army led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart moves southward. The story introduces a range of characters involved in the tumult of political intrigue, including Colonel Townley, the earnest Jacobite, and the beautifulConstance Rawcliffe, who captures the attention of the protagonist, Atherton Legh. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the unfolding drama through a vivid portrayal of Manchester in the early 18th century, contrasting its picturesque architecture with the tensions brewing beneath the surface. As Ainsworth introduces themes of loyalty, betrayal, and love, we meet the young Atherton Legh, who is caught between his guardian’s wishes and his personal desires, particularly regarding his attraction to Constance Rawcliffe. The chapter also hints at the darker elements of the narrative, such as the mysterious disappearance of an infant heir and the political unrest that resonates throughout the town as it braces for the arrival of the rebellious forces. This rich backdrop primes readers for a tale filled with complex motivations and consequential choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882 |
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| Illustrator | Gilbert, Frederick, 1827-1902 |
| Title | The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal '45 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46398 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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