Swords Reluctant (1912)

von Max Pemberton

324 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Swords Reluctant is a historical fiction novel written by Max Pemberton and published in 1912. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Richard Shelton. After his father is murdered, Richard becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a secret society of outlaws known as the Black Arrow. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Joanna Sedley, who is also caught up in the intrigue.As Richard navigates the treacherous world of the Black Arrow, he must also contend with the political machinations of the ruling class, including the powerful Duke of Gloucester. With the help of his loyal friends and allies, Richard sets out to uncover the truth about his father's death and bring the Black Arrow to justice.Swords Reluctant is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of Tudor England. Pemberton's vivid descriptions and fast-paced narrative make for a compelling read, and his characters are complex and well-drawn. The novel is a classic of historical fiction and remains popular with readers to this day.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781437312997
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC