The Hornet's Nest : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166298289 : 1166298280 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Hornet's Nest: A Story of Love and War is a historical novel written by Edward Payson Roe and published in 1892. Set during the American Revolution, the book tells the story of two young lovers, Philip Kent and Ruth Meredith, who find themselves caught up in the conflict between the British and American armies. As the war rages on, Philip and Ruth must navigate the dangers of battle and the challenges of their own relationship.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage of the war. In the first part, Philip and Ruth meet and fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by the arrival of British soldiers in their town. In the second part, Philip joins the Continental Army and fights in several battles, while Ruth stays behind and helps care for wounded soldiers. In the third part, the war comes to a dramatic conclusion, and Philip and Ruth must confront the after