The Saints Lost Their Way
ADVENTURE DRAMA POLITICAL WAR HISTORICAL FICTION ACTION EPIC FAMILY YOUNG ADULT
17th Century or Earlier
Fred Ruark
Logline
The Saints Lost Their Way is a coming of age in tumultuous times saga. Two brothers are swept up in the complex issues of the Irish Rebellion of 1641. They hope to fight to recover Irish land, but find themselves commanded by British officers as the English Civil War spills over into Ireland and they fight against Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Political, War, Historical Fiction, Action, Epic, Family, Young Adult
Short Summary
The protagonist's mother is driven off her land by Scottish soldiers. He and his brother get the opportunity to strike back against the Scots and get deeper in trouble and choose to run away rather than give their family guilty knowledge.
Setting
Ireland, Barbados and Alabama
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Meaningful Message, Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Mathe O'Doole (called 'Mattie')
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Faithful, Heroic, Patriotic, Visionary, Aggressive, Confident, Decisive
Additional Character Details
Name: Mattie's brother, Tadgh and other family members, grandfather, Finbar. Good friend, Liam,and many others as Mattie matures and leaves home
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Clumsy, Faithful, Masculine, Patriotic, Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: Liam
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Blunt, Complex, Engaging, Leader, Patriotic
Additional Character Details
Name: Toby
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous, Charming, Confident, Honorable, Outspoken