The Admiral's Daughter

The Admiral''s Daughter by Margaret Stuart Lane is a historical novel set in the West Country during a time of political unrest. The story follows the lives of Marion the Admiral''s daughter and Elise a French girl taken in by the Admiral. The arrival of Elise brings a new dynamic to the household causing tensions and revealing hidden motives. The Admiral a staunch loyalist finds himself caught between his loyalty to the crown and his duty to his ward. The novel explores themes of loyalty betrayal and the consequences of one''s actions during a time of political upheaval.