The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 6
Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 6 - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_of_the_Strong Release date is 2004-08-01
This eBook was produced by David Widger This eBook was produced by David Widger
"The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 6" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around complex themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for justice, set against the backdrop of the conflicts involving the British and French. Key characters include Admiral Prince Philip d'Avranche, who faces dire consequences for his past actions, and Guida, a woman wronged yet determined to reclaim her dignity and her child. At the start of the novel, the Royal Court in Jersey prepares for the solemn Assise d'Heritage, where both Admiral Prince Philip and Guida are central figures amid growing tensions. Guida disrupts the proceedings with a desperate cry for justice, claiming that Philip has wronged her by taking her child. As tension mounts, Philip faces accusations of a profound nature, leading to revelations about his past and the fallout from his decisions. The courtroom drama unfolds with escalating stakes, revealing themes of loyalty and retribution as both characters confront their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 6 - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_of_the_Strong Release date is 2004-08-01
This eBook was produced by David Widger This eBook was produced by David Widger
"The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 6" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around complex themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for justice, set against the backdrop of the conflicts involving the British and French. Key characters include Admiral Prince Philip d'Avranche, who faces dire consequences for his past actions, and Guida, a woman wronged yet determined to reclaim her dignity and her child. At the start of the novel, the Royal Court in Jersey prepares for the solemn Assise d'Heritage, where both Admiral Prince Philip and Guida are central figures amid growing tensions. Guida disrupts the proceedings with a desperate cry for justice, claiming that Philip has wronged her by taking her child. As tension mounts, Philip faces accusations of a profound nature, leading to revelations about his past and the fallout from his decisions. The courtroom drama unfolds with escalating stakes, revealing themes of loyalty and retribution as both characters confront their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Anglo-French War, 1793-1802 -- Fiction Channel Islands -- Fiction
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