My Lady of Cleeve

My Lady of Cleeve, published in 1908 by Percy John Hartley, is a historical novel set during the Jacobite rebellion in June 1690. The story follows Captain Adrian Cassilis, who is tasked with capturing the Frenchman M. de Launay, suspected of treason. As Cassilis navigates the rugged terrain of Devonshire, he encounters Lady Lettice Ingram, whose beauty and spirit complicate his mission, intertwining themes of duty, desire, and danger. The novel blends adventure and romance against the backdrop of political intrigue in late 17th century England.