The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 4
1898
The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 4
1898
British Literature, Romance
The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms, published in 1898 by Gilbert Parker, is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the Anglo-French War (1793-1802). The story follows Philip d'Avranche, a British officer who rises to potential royalty in the duchy of Bercy, exploring themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal amid political turmoil. Key characters, including the Royalist Detricand de Tournay, navigate a landscape fraught with danger and ambition, culminating in a significant ceremony that intertwines their fates.
