Publisher's Synopsis
With The Wild Geese is a novel written by Emily Lawless and published in 1902. The story takes place in Ireland during the late 18th century, a time of political turmoil and upheaval. The protagonist, Honor Lacy, is a young woman who falls in love with a charismatic rebel leader named Owen Roe O'Neill. Despite the dangers and risks involved, Honor becomes deeply involved in the rebel cause, and she struggles to reconcile her love for Owen with her loyalty to her family and her country.As the rebellion intensifies, Honor is forced to make difficult choices and face the consequences of her actions. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including other rebels, loyalists, and members of the British army. Through it all, Honor remains steadfast in her convictions and her love for Owen, even as events spiral out of control and the rebels face the possibility of defeat.With The Wild Geese is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Irish history. Lawless's vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters bring the story to life, and her exploration of the complexities of love and loyalty resonates with readers to this day.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.
