02180cam a22003133u 4500 50854 UtSlPG 20260610134153.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 Mary of Burgundy; or, The Revolt of Ghent Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-06 Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (University of Virginia) "Mary of Burgundy; or, The Revolt of Ghent" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book focuses on the life and struggles of Mary of Burgundy and the political turmoil surrounding her era, particularly the revolt in Ghent. The narrative is populated by various characters, including nobles and citizens that navigate the trials of war and loyalty amidst feudal struggles. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the serene beauty of a forest in the autumn of 1456, where a young boy named Hugh, related to Mary, is portrayed in deep despair after the loss of his family's castle. His solitude is interrupted by a party of knights, leading to his feelings of betrayal and the stark realities of his situation. The narrative then shifts to introduce characters such as Matthew Gournay, a soldier who offers his support to the young boy, hinting at themes of camaraderie and the harsh consequences of political strife. Hugh's resilience and the unfolding intrigues surrounding the revolt in Ghent set a compelling stage for the story to evolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Marie, Duchess of Burgundy, 1457-1482 -- Fiction Magnus, Laurie, 1872-1933 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50854 91692 91692