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100 1 _aParker, Gilbert,
_d1862-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Seats of the Mighty, Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seats_of_the_Mighty
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Andrew Sly
520 _a"The Seats of the Mighty, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set in the mid-19th century, focusing on the tumultuous period surrounding the Seven Years' War in French Canada. The story follows Captain Robert Moray, a hostage in Quebec, as he navigates political intrigue, personal loyalties, and the complexities of war, particularly his relationship with both the French and English factions. The narrative explores themes of honor, love, betrayal, and the dynamics of power, as Moray finds himself ensnared in a web of manipulation spun by the cunning Doltaire and others. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Captain Moray in a tense encounter with Monsieur Doltaire, who reveals news of a significant military defeat. The opening highlights Moray's struggle with his dual identity as a British officer trapped in enemy territory, and his growing affection for Mademoiselle Alixe Duvarney. Tensions escalate as Moray grapples with accusations of espionage while navigating his feelings for Alixe and the looming threat posed by Doltaire. The stage is set for a dramatic conflict, with Moray’s fate intricately tied to the political machinations around him, hinting at the complex relationships and moral dilemmas that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6224
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