The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 3 by Gilbert Parker
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"The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 3" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of political unrest, focusing on the lives and relationships of its characters amid the challenges of war and social change. Central to the story is Guida, a young woman navigating her emotions and the implications of her recent marriage
to Captain Philip d'Avranche, who is faced with the complexities of duty, love, and ambition. At the start of the volume, we see Guida reflecting on her new life after her marriage, struggling with the bittersweet feelings of separation as Philip prepares to leave on his ship, the Narcissus. As Guida waits at the shore, tension brews with the mention of war and the threat of Philip’s potential deployment. Their emotional connection is palpable as Guida grapples with her identity as a soldier's wife and explores her love for Philip, while simultaneously having to deal with the fear that their relationship may be tested by the realities of war. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for the tumultuous journey that will unfold, combining themes of loyalty, love, and the historical turmoil of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 3 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_of_the_Strong |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Anglo-French War, 1793-1802 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Channel Islands -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6232 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 229 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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