The Billow and the Rock by Harriet Martineau
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"The Billow and the Rock" by Harriet Martineau is a historical novel set in the early 18th century during the tumultuous period of the 1745 Rebellion in Scotland. The story revolves around themes of political strife, personal conflict, and survival, primarily centering around the character of Lady Carse, who is abducted by her husband’s allies to prevent her from revealing their political beliefs. At the start of the novel, the reader is
introduced to the tension between Lord Carse and Lady Carse, where she is taken to a remote location amid fears of her loyalty to the opposing political faction. As events unfold, Lady Carse exhibits a transformation from a reluctant prisoner to a person determined to reclaim control over her life and circumstances. The opening chapters delve into her struggles, explore the strained dynamics within her family, and hint at her growing resolve to escape her dire situation, all set against the backdrop of Scotland's political upheaval, which adds depth to her personal narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wheeler, Edward J., 1848?-1933 |
| Title | The Billow and the Rock |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scotland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23115 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23115-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 493 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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