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100 1 _aOrczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness,
_d1865-1947
245 1 0 _aFlower o' the lily: A romance of old Cambray
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-21
520 _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, MaƮtre 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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Hodder and Stoughton, 1918
653 _aCambrai (France) -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89006405005&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68135
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