02328cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000470012624500490017326400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040852013290043953400690176865300320183785600830186985600430195299900190199568135UtSlPG20260610134555.0mcr n260607r20221918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a19001032  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aOrczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness,d1865-194710aFlower o' the lily: A romance of old Cambray 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-05-21  a"Flower o' the Lily: A Romance of Old Cambray" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a war-torn Netherlands in the late 16th century, the narrative follows Messire Gilles de Crohin, a gallant knight entangled in a conflict defined by personal valor and national loyalty amidst the chaos of battle. The story hints at themes of love, duty, and the consequences of war, focusing on Gilles' struggles as he grapples with his injuries and the disappearance of his faithful companion, Maître Jehan.  The opening of the book introduces readers to Gilles de Crohin after a fierce battle at Gembloux, where he is nearly killed and left wandering the battlefield in search of his companion Jehan. As he regains consciousness, he experiences momentary delirium filled with visions of an angelic figure tending to him, representing kindness and hope amidst despair. Despite his injuries and the grim reality surrounding him, Gilles demonstrates resilience, showcasing both his physical prowess and his emotional vulnerabilities. The prose captures the chaos and camaraderie of a soldier's life, setting the stage for a tale that interweaves romance and adventure against the backdrop of historical conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Hodder and Stoughton, 1918  aCambrai (France) -- Fiction4 uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89006405005&view=1up&seq=7&skin=202140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68135  c108955d108955