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_aBrady, Cyrus Townsend, _d1861-1920 |
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_aSecret Service : _bBeing the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-01-14 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) | ||
| 520 | _a"Secret Service" by Cyrus Townsend Brady and William Gillette is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the tumultuous spring of 1865 during the American Civil War, the narrative revolves around themes of loyalty, bravery, and treachery amidst the chaos of battle. The story primarily follows young Wilfred Varney, who is eager to enlist and fight for the Confederacy, dealing with the emotional turmoil of his family as they face significant challenges related to the war. At the start of the narrative, the scene is vividly set in a house in Richmond, where the sounds of distant cannon fire echo, creating a backdrop of tension and foreboding. Wounded soldiers are being cared for amidst the mourning of families who have lost loved ones in battle. Young Wilfred, frustrated by the war's impact on his family, resolves to join the army regardless of the risks involved. Confrontations between him and his mother reveal the emotional weight of their decisions, while the introduction of several key characters, such as the ailing Howard and Captain Thorne, establish a complex network of relationships that will evolve as the storyline unfolds. As the opening progresses, there are hints of espionage and betrayal, suggesting an intricate plot that intertwines personal and larger military conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWar stories | ||
| 653 | _aVirginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRichmond (Va.) -- Fiction | ||
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_aGillette, William, _d1853-1937 |
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