The Tory Lover - Sarah Orne Jewett - Bog

The Tory Lover is a historical fiction novel written by Sarah Orne Jewett, published in 1901. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of a young woman named Helen Denis, who lives in the small town of Berwick, Maine. Helen is engaged to a young man named Richard Dale, who is a patriot fighting for the American cause.However, Helen's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a British officer named Captain John Paul Jones, who is stationed in the area. Despite their opposing loyalties, Helen and Jones fall in love and begin a secret affair. As the war intensifies, Helen is torn between her love for Jones and her loyalty to the American cause.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as well as the complexities of relationships during times of war. Jewett's writing style is descriptive and lyrical, painting a vivid picture of life in Revolutionary-era Maine. The Tory Lover is considered a classic of American literature and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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.