The Fiery Cross

By John Oxenham and John 1852-1941 Oxenham

Book Overview

The Fiery Cross is a historical fiction novel written by John Oxenham. The story is set in 1745, during the Jacobite uprising in Scotland. The main character, Ronald Cameron, is a young Scottish Highlander who is torn between his loyalty to the British Crown and his love for his country and its people.As the rebellion gains momentum, Ronald is forced to make difficult decisions that will determine the fate of his family and his homeland. He must choose between his duty to his King and his loyalty to his fellow Scots, all while navigating the dangerous political landscape of the time.The novel is rich in historical detail and vividly portrays the events and characters of the Jacobite uprising. It explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, and provides a gripping and emotional account of a pivotal moment in Scottish history.Overall, The Fiery Cross is a compelling and well-written novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of Scotland.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: 1162933658
• ISBN13: 9781162933658
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"