John Marmaduke

John Marmaduke: A Romance Of The English Invasion Of Ireland In 1649 is a historical novel written by Samuel Harden Church and published in 1903. The story is set in Ireland during the 17th century, specifically during the English invasion of Ireland in 1649. The main character, John Marmaduke, is a soldier in the English army who finds himself torn between his loyalty to England and his growing sympathy for the Irish people and their cause. As the story progresses, John becomes increasingly disillusioned with the brutal tactics employed by the English army and begins to question the righteousness of their cause. He falls in love with an Irish woman named Nora, further complicating his loyalties. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of war and politics.The book is a work of historical fiction and is based on real events and figures from the English invasion of Ireland. It provides a vivid portrayal of the violence and chaos that characterized the conflict, as well as the cultural and political tensions between the English and Irish. Overall, John Marmaduke is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers insight into a significant moment in Irish and English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.