000 02403cam a22003013u 4500
001 36041
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133825.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aJames, G. P. R.
_q(George Payne Rainsford),
_d1801?-1860
245 1 0 _aCorse de Leon; or, The Brigand: A Romance. Volume 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-05-06
508 _aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Corse de Leon; or, The Brigand: A Romance. Volume 1 (of 2)" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Bernard de Rohan, a young nobleman and soldier who experiences a mix of joy and sorrow as he navigates life during the turbulent period of the 16th century, amidst themes of chivalry, romance, and adventure. Set in the picturesque landscape of Savoy and featuring a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic brigand Corse de Leon, the narrative promises an exploration of love, honor, and the moral complexities of its time. The opening of the novel sets a contemplative tone, reflecting on the fleeting nature of happiness and the inevitability of sorrow. It introduces the main character, Bernard de Rohan, who, after a bright day of riding through the lush valleys and majestic mountains, begins to feel an inexplicable gloom overshadowing his spirit. Joined by a jovial priest and his servants, he embarks on a quest for refuge as a storm gathers above. The ominous atmosphere hints at forthcoming trials. Soon, Bernard encounters a scene of abduction involving bandits, leading him to join forces with Corse de Leon to rescue the captives, setting the stage for a tale of intrigue and valor intertwined with personal stakes and romantic pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Henry II, 1547-1559 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36041
999 _c76884
_d76884