The Bright Face of Danger by Robert Neilson Stephens
"The Bright Face of Danger" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Henri de Launay, a young man who embarks on a perilous journey to Paris after being taunted by a young lady, Mlle. Celeste, about his scholarly pursuits and his rival, Brignan de Brignan. Driven by a mix of pride and youthful folly, Henri vows to confront Brignan by cutting off
his moustaches, a task that serves as the impetus for his adventure. The opening of the novel introduces us to Henri de Launay, a thoughtful, bookish youth with a strong inclination toward literature over physical confrontations. As he grapples with his feelings for the capricious Celeste, he finds himself unexpectedly motivated to prove his courage. After a heated exchange with her regarding bravery, he rashly resolves to travel to Paris to confront his rival, Brignan. This decision, despite the absurdity of the vow, marks the beginning of a journey filled with danger, self-discovery, and the complexities of love and honor. As Henri's adventure unfolds, the reader is drawn into a richly portrayed world of early 17th-century France, setting the stage for the trials he will face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stephens, Robert Neilson, 1867-1906 |
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| Illustrator | Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.), 1868-1922 |
| Title |
The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Sequel to: An Enemy to the King, #9965. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30417 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 116 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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