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100 1 _aParrish, Randall,
_d1858-1923
245 1 0 _aPrisoners of Chance :
_bThe Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-25
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Prisoners of Chance" by Randall Parrish is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Geoffrey Benteen, a border adventurer navigating the frontier and complex political landscape of Louisiana in the late 18th century. The narrative combines themes of love, loyalty, and the perils of conflict as Benteen embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue a friend's husband, highlighting the rich interactions among French, Spanish, and indigenous cultures during this turbulent period. At the start of the narrative, Benteen reflects on his life and the events that led to his return to New Orleans after years away. He learns that Madame Eloise de Noyan needs his help to save her husband, the Chevalier Charles de Noyan, who is imprisoned aboard a Spanish warship and facing execution at dawn. With time working against him, Benteen gathers information about the ship's layout and security while preparing for a bold rescue mission. The opening chapters set the stage for a tense adventure filled with personal stakes and historical intrigue, capturing the reader's attention as they anticipate the challenges that Benteen must face to fulfill his pledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdventure stories
700 1 _aKinney, Margaret West,
_d1872-1952
700 1 _aKinney, Troy,
_d1871-1938
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17856
999 _c59242
_d59242