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100 1 _aDundas, Mrs.
_q(Louisa Maria),
_d1806-1895
245 1 4 _aThe little cap
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
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 2023-06-06
520 _a"The Little Cap: Or, The Lost Heir of Sternfelden" by Hon. Mrs. Dundas is a historical novel set in the mid-16th century during the tumultuous times of European warfare. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the siege of Metz, depicting the life of a noble soldier, Gaspard Stettele, and his family as they navigate the perils of war, loss, and fatherhood. The narrative intertwines themes of bravery, compassion, and the search for identity, focusing on the themes of family and the enduring power of love. The plot centers around Gaspard, who, during a fierce battle, rescues a noble infant from a burning castle. This child, a lost heir to a powerful house, becomes a pivotal figure in Gaspard’s life and offers a beacon of hope for him and his family amidst their struggles. As Gaspard and his wife Katherine adopt the child, they face adversity from a cruel steward, leading to their unjust impoverishment. Their journey to restore justice brings them to the castle of Sternfelden, where revelations about the child and the steward’s misdeeds lead to their eventual reunion with the child's noble parents. With themes of redemption and the eventual reward for integrity, the narrative emphasizes virtue and perseverance in the face of hardship, ultimately showcasing how acts of kindness can lead to unexpected blessings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Gall and Inglis, 1871
653 _aAdopted children -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMetz (France) -- History -- Siege, 1552 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70921
999 _c111647
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