The Lion’s Whelp: A Story of Cromwell’s Time (1901)

The Lion's Whelp is a historical fiction novel set during the time of Oliver Cromwell in England. The story follows the life of a young orphan boy named Geoffrey Carlyle, who is taken in by a wealthy family and raised as their own. As he grows up, Geoffrey becomes involved in the political turmoil of the time, aligning himself with Cromwell's cause and fighting against the Royalists. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Margaret, but their relationship is threatened by the conflicts surrounding them. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and the struggle for power during a tumultuous period in English history. Written by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr and first published in 1901, The Lion's Whelp is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of life during Cromwell's era.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.