The White Cockade - Lady Gregory - Bog

The White Cockade is a historical romance novel written by Lady Gregory. Set in 18th century Scotland, the story follows the life of a young woman named Eileen O'Connor. Eileen is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is expected to marry a man of equal status. However, Eileen's heart belongs to a young Jacobite rebel named Donald Cameron. As tensions rise between the Jacobites and the British government, Eileen finds herself torn between her love for Donald and her loyalty to her family and country.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for independence. Lady Gregory paints a vivid picture of Scotland during this tumultuous time in history, bringing to life the landscapes, customs, and traditions of the Scottish people. The characters are complex and well-developed, with Eileen's inner conflict and Donald's determination to fight for his beliefs adding depth to the story.The White Cockade is a beautifully written and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance. Lady Gregory's attention to detail and her ability to capture the spirit of the Scottish people make this book a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of history.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.