02327cam a22003013u 4500 48767 UtSlPG 20260610134124.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952 The Quest of Glory Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-04-23 Produced by Shaun Pinder, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Quest of Glory" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the War of the Austrian Succession in the 18th century, the story explores themes of ambition, honor, and the quest for glory through its characters. The narrative follows several French officers, particularly the passionate young lieutenant Georges d’Espagnac, as they navigate the complexities of war, aspirations, and personal relationships while stationed in Prague. The opening of "The Quest of Glory" introduces us to the bleak atmosphere of Prague during a harsh winter siege in December 1742. We meet a group of French officers, each representative of different views on honor and the meaning of glory amidst their mundane and perilous military circumstances. As they share their thoughts, the youthful idealism of Georges d'Espagnac shines through. He is fervently dedicated to the pursuit of glory for France, even as the realities of war weigh heavily on him. The story's initial chapters set the stage for the unfolding drama, emphasizing the struggles and allegiances of the characters in a setting marked by both longing for valor and the bitter hardships of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48767 89605 89605