Publisher's Synopsis
""A Rent In A Cloud"" is a novel written by Charles Lever. The story takes place in Ireland during the 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Harry Lorrequer. Harry is a charming and witty character who is well-liked by everyone he meets. He is also something of a ladies' man and enjoys flirting with the ladies.The novel begins with Harry being expelled from Trinity College in Dublin for his wild behavior. He then joins the army and is sent to fight in Spain during the Peninsular War. While in Spain, Harry has many adventures and meets a variety of interesting characters, including a beautiful Spanish woman named Dolores.After the war, Harry returns to Ireland and becomes involved in a number of romantic entanglements. He also becomes embroiled in a number of political and social issues, including the fight for Irish independence.Throughout the novel, Lever's writing is witty and engaging, and he paints a vivid picture of life in Ireland during the 19th century. ""A Rent In A Cloud"" is a classic novel that is sure to delight readers who enjoy historical fiction and romantic adventure stories.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.
