The White Cockade

By Lady Augusta Gregory

Book Overview

The White Cockade is a historical romance novel written by Lady Gregory. The story is set in the 18th century during the Jacobite uprising in Scotland. The main character, Eileen O'Connor, is a young Irish woman who has been sent to Scotland to live with her aunt and uncle. Eileen is a strong-willed and independent woman who is not afraid to speak her mind. She soon finds herself caught up in the political turmoil of the time and falls in love with a Scottish rebel, Alasdair MacGregor.As the rebellion intensifies, Eileen and Alasdair must navigate the dangerous political landscape while trying to keep their love a secret. The White Cockade is a tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of a tumultuous time in Scottish history. Lady Gregory's vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and the historical events of the time make this a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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: 1432648675
• ISBN13: 9781432648671
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"