Holland-Tide is a historical novel written by Gerald Griffin and published in 1842. The story is set in the 16th century during the Dutch War of Independence against Spanish rule. The main character, Willem Kieft, is a Dutch soldier who is sent to Ireland to recruit soldiers for the war effort. While in Ireland, he falls in love with a young woman named Eileen O'Connor, but their relationship is complicated by their differing backgrounds and the political...