Reaping The Whirlwind (1878)

By Mary Cecil Hay

Book Overview

Reaping The Whirlwind is a novel written by Mary Cecil Hay and first published in 1878. The story is set in England during the 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Lady Grace Holbrook. Grace is a member of the aristocracy and is engaged to be married to a wealthy and influential man named Lord Delamere. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers that her fianc����� is not the man she thought he was.As the story unfolds, Grace learns that Lord Delamere is involved in a secret society that is plotting to overthrow the government. She is torn between her loyalty to her fianc����� and her duty to her country. Along the way, Grace meets a number of other characters, including a journalist named Jack Meredith who becomes her ally in the fight against Lord Delamere.The novel is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue. It explores themes of class, gender, and power, and offers a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England. Reaping The Whirlwind is a classic work of historical fiction that will appeal to readers who enjoy suspenseful plots and complex characters.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166943844
• ISBN13: 9781166943844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"