"A Jacobite Exile" is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty. Set in the 18th century, the book follows the life of Ronald Leslie, a young Scottish nobleman caught up in the political turmoil of the Jacobite uprising. The story begins with Ronald's family being targeted for their support of the exiled Stuart dynasty, leading him to flee his homeland and embark on a thrilling adventure. As Ronald becomes an exile, he finds himself involved in various escapades and encounters across Europe. From serving in the French army to becoming a trusted aide to Charles Edward Stuart, the young pretender to the British throne, Ronald's journey is filled with danger, intrigue, and loyalty to his cause. Along the way, he experiences battles, espionage, and treacherous plots, testing his bravery and resolve. The story provides readers with a vivid depiction of the political climate and military conflicts of the time, blending historical events with fictional characters.
English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and In Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.
