The Hornet's Nest: A Story Of Love And War (1892)

By Edward Payson Roe

Book Overview

The Hornet's Nest: A Story of Love and War is a historical fiction novel written by Edward Payson Roe and originally published in 1892. Set during the American Revolution, the book follows the lives of two families, the Andersons and the Bensons, who live in the small town of Bedford, New York. As the war rages on, the families find themselves torn apart by their loyalties to either the British or American side. The Andersons are staunch patriots, while the Bensons remain loyal to the British crown. Despite their differences, the two families are brought together through the love between the Andersons' daughter, Kate, and the Bensons' son, Jack.As the war intensifies, the families must navigate the dangers and challenges of living in a war-torn country. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the impact of war on ordinary people. Overall, The Hornet's Nest is a gripping tale of love and war that offers a unique perspective on the American Revolution.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: 1120035856
• ISBN13: 9781120035851
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"