The Lady of Loyalty House: A Novel

By Justin H. (Justin Huntly) McCarthy

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a divided England, a courageous noblewoman's unwavering loyalty to the crown ignites a battle of wills and tests the bonds of honor amidst the chaos of civil war.

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Culture/Civilization/Society History - British Literature Fiction

Released

2009-01-29

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Summary

"The Lady of Loyalty House: A Novel" by Justin H. McCarthy is a historical fiction that throws readers into the heart of the English Civil War in 1642, where honor and allegiance are tested by conflict. Lady Brilliana Harby emerges as a central figure, a staunch royalist whose unwavering support for the King sets her against the rising tide of the Parliamentarians. The novel explores the complex interplay of loyalty, personal integrity, and societal expectations during a time of political upheaval, presenting a cast of characters caught in the crossfire of a nation divided. The narrative opens with the return of Hercules Halfman to his village, where he quickly becomes entangled in the escalating tensions and Lady Brilliana's defiant stand by raising the royal standard. This act of defiance initiates a sequence of events that reveals deeper connections and conflicts, as characters like Master Vallance and Brilliana's dedicated servants navigate a world on the brink of war.