The Man-at-Arms; or, Henry De Cerons. Volumes I and II by G. P. R. James
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"The Man-at-Arms; or, Henry De Cerons. Volumes I and II" by G. P. R. James is a historical romance written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows Henry de Cerons, a young man of noble but impoverished lineage, as he reflects on his childhood at the chateau of Blancford and navigates his struggles for identity, belonging, and purpose amid the changing dynamics of family and society. At the outset, we see his
deep appreciation for his early years contrasted with his current position as a dependant, setting the stage for his quest for fortune and fulfillment. The opening of the novel establishes the backstory of Henry de Cerons, introducing readers to his idyllic childhood memories at the chateau of Blancford and the serene beauty of the French countryside. As he reminisces about the kindness of his late cousin's wife, the baroness, and his own deep connection to her, we also sense the shift in his life following her death and the subsequent harsh treatment he faces from his cousin after the arrival of a new wife. The struggles between affection and disdain, combined with Henry's yearning for a life of adventure and valor, lay the groundwork for his decision to seek a place in the military as tensions rise in France. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into themes of loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Man-at-Arms; or, Henry De Cerons. Volumes I and II |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Princeton University) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Huguenots -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50855 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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