The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 6 by Gilbert Parker

"The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 6" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around complex themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for justice, set against the backdrop of the conflicts involving the British and French. Key characters include Admiral Prince Philip d'Avranche, who faces dire consequences for his past actions, and Guida, a woman wronged yet determined to reclaim her dignity and her child. At the start of the novel, the Royal Court in Jersey prepares for the solemn Assise d'Heritage, where both Admiral Prince Philip and Guida are central figures amid growing tensions. Guida disrupts the proceedings with a desperate cry for justice, claiming that Philip has wronged her by taking her child. As tension mounts, Philip faces accusations of a profound nature, leading to revelations about his past and the fallout from his decisions. The courtroom drama unfolds with escalating stakes, revealing themes of loyalty and retribution as both characters confront their intertwined destinies. (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 6
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: 81.3 (6th grade). 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. 6235
Release Date
Last Update Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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