The Lone Adventure

"The Lone Adventure" by Halliwell Sutcliffe is a historical fiction novel set during the Jacobite Rising in the moors of Lancashire, England. The story centers on Rupert Royd, the heir to Windyhough, who struggles with feelings of inadequacy and a longing for acceptance from his family, particularly compared to his robust younger brother, Maurice. As Rupert wrestles with his self-doubt, the story introduces themes of loyalty and individual strength as he encounters Nance Demaine, and their relationships become complicated by a love triangle and the brewing political unrest of the time. All of this leads to confrontation with Maurice as Rupert seeks to prove himself, setting the stage for the unfolding historical narrative.