The Eve of All-Hallows; Or, Adelaide of Tyrconnel, v. 3 of 3

"The Eve of All-Hallows; Or, Adelaide of Tyrconnel" by Matthew Weld Hartstonge is a 19th-century historical romance weaving together love, war, and destiny, primarily through the lives of Sir David Bruce and Lady Adelaide of Tyrconnel. Amidst a detailed social and historical setting, the story follows personal and political turmoils, highlighting the characters' deep emotions as they face their destinies. It begins with the aftermath of a bandit attack, Sir David Bruce's injury, and the resulting anxiety within the Tyrconnel family where a debate between two surgeons leads to an alleviated tension upon resolution. As Sir David recovers, important royal announcements change the political environment that leads to the Duke and Duchess of Tyrconnel returning and setting the stage for Sir David to marry Lady Adelaide. The novel captures character's emotional journeys through both vivid environmental details and heartfelt personal interactions as they experience redemption amidst a turbulent world filled with love and loss.