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The Wild Geese

A historical adventure set in early eighteenth-century Ireland follows Colonel John Sullivan and a small circle of companions as they move between sea voyages, country houses, and lawless Kerry. Encounters with smugglers, local tories, and a querulous young scion produce councils of war, bargaining, counterplots, and tests of private codes of honour. Scenes range from a tense sloop passage to domestic disputes at Morristown and furtive meetings behind yews, while themes of duty, loyalty, and the clash between personal honour and violent custom shape the characters' choices and the story's escalating conflicts.

By Stanley John Weyman
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A historical adventure set in early eighteenth-century Ireland follows Colonel John Sullivan and a small circle of companions as they move between sea voyages, country houses, and lawless Kerry. Encounters with smugglers, local tories, and a querulous young scion produce councils of war, bargaining, counterplots, and tests of private codes of honour. Scenes range from a tense sloop passage to domestic disputes at Morristown and furtive meetings behind yews, while themes of duty, loyalty, and the clash between personal honour and violent custom shape the characters' choices and the story's escalating conflicts.

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Stanley John Weyman

Stanley John Weyman was an English author known for his historical romances and adventure novels, which often feature themes of chivalry and intrigue. His writing is characterized by rich detail and a strong sense of period atmosphere. One of his most notable works is "A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac," which showcases his ability to blend historical fact with engaging storytelling. Weyman's contributions to literature have earned him a place among the prominent writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his works continue to be appreciated for their narrative style and historical depth.

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