By Sartal Sands: Or The Thutalls Of Ballaskyr (1897) is a novel written by Edward Newenham Hoare. The story is set in the Isle of Man, where a young man named Sartal Sands lives with his father, who is the governor of the island. Sartal is a skilled sailor and is well-liked by the people of the island. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that he is the heir to the Thutall family, who are the rulers of Ballaskyr.The Thutalls are a powerful family who have been ruling Ballaskyr for generations. However, their power is threatened by a rival family, the McQuillans, who are determined to take over the island. Sartal is forced to leave his comfortable life and take on the responsibilities of being the Thutall heir. He must navigate the treacherous waters of politics and power struggles to protect his family and his people.Along the way, Sartal meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Eileen McQuillan, who he falls in love with. The two families are at odds, but Sartal and Eileen's love for each other is strong enough to overcome their differences.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, making it a thrilling read for fans of historical fiction. Hoare's vivid descriptions of the Isle of Man and its people bring the story to life, immersing readers in a world of intrigue and danger. By Sartal Sands: Or The Thutalls Of Ballaskyr is a classic tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of a tumultuous time in 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.
