Shameless Wayne: A Romance of the last Feud of Wayne and Ratcliffe

"Shameless Wayne: A Romance of the last Feud of Wayne and Ratcliffe" by Halliwell Sutcliffe is a historical fiction that plunges into a bitter family war set on the wild moors, starring the bold Shameless Wayne and his clan against the hated Ratcliffes. The novel explores big ideas like love, duty, and getting even as the characters struggle with their hopelessly tangled lives. The tale begins with a sense of doom, as the Sexton's wife rings the death bell for Anthony Wayne, the Wayne family leader, scolding his seemingly uncaring wife. His daughter, Nell Wayne, arrives amid a storm to grieve and plan revenge on Dick Ratcliffe, who she thinks killed her father. In a tense moment, Nell decides to face Ratcliffe with a dagger, dealing with tough family issues, like her brother Shameless Wayne, who is drinking and doesn't know about the tragedy. The start of the story grabs readers with the personal and family drama that comes after this death.