A Rent In A Cloud

Charles James Lever (1806-1872) was a prolific Irish novelist, whose work was deeply entrenched in the 19th century's Romantic tradition. Lever's writings offer a blend of humor and pathos, vividly portraying the lively adventures of his characters, often set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. He graduated as a medical doctor from Trinity College, Dublin, and while he dabbled in the medi...