Duke Christian Of Luneburg V1

Duke Christian Of Luneburg V1

Jane Porter

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104736514
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''Duke Christian of Luneburg V1: Or Tradition from the Hartz'' is a novel written by Jane Porter and first published in 1824. The book follows the story of Duke Christian, the ruler of Luneburg, a region in Germany. The novel is set in the 16th century and is based on historical events, but also includes elements of romance and adventure.The story begins with Duke Christian’s father, who is killed in battle. Christian inherits the throne at a young age and must navigate the political and social challenges of ruling a region in turmoil. He is aided by his loyal friend, Count Albert, and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Adelheid.As Christian tries to unite the people of Luneburg and fend off attacks from neighboring regions, he also faces personal challenges. He must choose between his duty as a ruler and his love for Adelheid, and he must confront the truth about his father’s death.Throughout the novel, Porter weaves in themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of the Hartz Mountains, where much of the story takes place.Overall, ''Duke Christian of Luneburg V1: Or Tradition from the Hartz'' is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the world of medieval Germany. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.In Two Volumes.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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