"The Year Nine: A Tale of the Tyrol" by Anne Manning is a historical story that unfolds in the early 1800s Tyrol region, diving into themes of resistance, national identity, and the fight for freedom during the Napoleonic Wars. The main character is Andreas Hofer, an innkeeper who becomes a hero, alongside other locals who get caught up in fighting against Bavarian forces. The story starts dramatically with a thunderstorm at a Tyrolean inn, where Sandwirth, the innkeeper, chats with peasants and travelers about life and morality ahead of a shooting match. Characters like Joseph Speckbacher and Father Joachim are introduced, pointing to rising tensions and a coming struggle for Tyrol's freedoms.
The Year Nine: A Tale of the Tyrol
By Anne Manning
Amidst brewing conflict and nationalistic fervor, an innkeeper rises up to become the courageous leader his people desperately need.
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About the AuthorAnne Manning was an English novelist. Born in London, she was an active writer, having 51 works to her credit. Though her writings were antiquated in style, they were considered to have some literary charm and a delicate historical imagination. Her best known novel features the young wife of the poet John Milton.
Anne Manning was an English novelist. Born in London, she was an active writer, having 51 works to her credit. Though her writings were antiquated in style, they were considered to have some literary charm and a delicate historical imagination. Her best known novel features the young wife of the poet John Milton.
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