The Gold Sickle Or Hena, The Virgin Of The Isle Of Sen

A Tale Of Druid Gaul (1904)

von Eugene Sue

96 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Gold Sickle, also known as Hena, The Virgin of the Isle of Sen, is a historical novel written by Eugene Sue and published in 1904. Set in Druid Gaul, the story follows the life of Hena, a young girl who is chosen to be the virgin priestess of the Isle of Sen. Hena is tasked with the responsibility of protecting the sacred gold sickle, which is believed to have magical powers and is essential for the success of the harvest.As Hena grows up, she faces many challenges, including the invasion of the Roman army and the threat of the Christian religion. She must navigate these obstacles while also dealing with her own personal struggles, including her forbidden love for a Roman soldier.The novel provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of life in ancient Gaul, including the customs, beliefs, and rituals of the Druids. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Hena must make difficult choices to protect her people and her beliefs.Overall, The Gold Sickle is a captivating and engaging historical novel that offers a unique glimpse into the world of the Druids and their way of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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• ISBN: 9781436886284
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC