The story of Nathan Winslow in *The Gentle Rebel* brings the saga of the Winslow family into the American Revolution. At first opposed to the idea of revolution, Nathan eventually becomes a Patriot. But his faith and courage are tested when he falls in love with beautiful Abigail Howland, a proud and spoiled Tory.
Severity reflects intensity, not value — “central theme” means a warning is a core part of the book, not that the book is bad.