Set against the backdrop of the Jamaica Rebellion of 1865, Meyrick's Promise follows the story of two young Jamaican children who are forced to flee their home when violence erupts. With nowhere else to turn, the siblings are taken in by a kind Englishman named Meyrick. As they attempt to navigate their new life in a strange land, they are haunted by the memories of their past and the shadows of the rebellion that tore their world apart. This gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption is a must-read for any fan of historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.