Publisher's Synopsis
Red-Headed Gill is a novel written by Rye Owen and published in 1903. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Gillian, who is known for her striking red hair. Gillian is a spirited and independent young woman who lives in a small village in England with her father, a wealthy landowner.Despite her privileged upbringing, Gillian is not content with her life and longs for adventure and excitement. She is fascinated by the stories of pirates and smugglers that she hears from the villagers and dreams of setting sail on the high seas.When her father refuses to let her pursue her dreams, Gillian decides to take matters into her own hands. She runs away from home and joins a group of smugglers, who are led by a charismatic and mysterious man named Black Jack.As Gillian becomes more deeply involved in the world of smuggling, she begins to realize that it is not the romantic adventure she had imagined. She is forced to confront the harsh realities of life on the margins of society, and she soon finds herself in grave danger.Red-Headed Gill is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of independence, courage, and the consequences of following one's dreams. It is a classic tale of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world, and the challenges she must overcome to achieve her goals.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.
