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_aParker, Gilbert, _d1862-1932 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 4 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_of_the_Strong | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-08-01 | ||
| 508 | _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 4" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the tumultuous political landscape of post-revolutionary France, focusing on the character Philip d'Avranche, who finds himself elevated from a British officer to a potential prince in the duchy of Bercy. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal amidst the backdrop of royal power struggles and personal dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Detricand de Tournay, a Royalist in danger as he navigates the fraught atmosphere of Bercy, which is aligned with the revolutionary government. His arrival at "The Golden Crown" inn sets the stage for the unfolding drama surrounding Philip d'Avranche's adoption by the Duke and the impending betrothal to the Comtesse Chantavoine. As tensions rise and characters reveal their motivations and insecurities, particularly Detricand's concerns for Guida Landresse, the narrative builds a sense of urgency. The chapters drive towards a significant ceremony where the destinies of these characters intertwine, highlighting the themes of ambition, loyalty, and the complex repercussions of choices made in the heat of political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAnglo-French War, 1793-1802 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChannel Islands -- Fiction | ||
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