The Bronze Eagle

The Bronze Eagle

Emmuska Orczy

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781437134100
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The Bronze Eagle: A Story of the Hundred Days is a historical novel written by Emmuska Orczy and published in 1915. The book is set during the Hundred Days, a period of French history that began with Napoleon’s return from exile on the island of Elba and ended with his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. The story follows the adventures of a young French nobleman named Gaston de Luynes, who is torn between his loyalty to the Bourbon monarchy and his admiration for Napoleon. Gaston’s father, the Marquis de Luynes, is a staunch royalist who is determined to protect the Bourbon dynasty from Napoleon’s ambitions. As Gaston becomes more involved in the political intrigue of the time, he finds himself drawn to Napoleon’s charisma and military prowess. He becomes a spy for the Bonapartist cause and risks his life to help Napoleon regain power. The Bronze Eagle is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. Orczy’s vivid descriptions of the battles and political maneuverings of the time bring the story to life, while her complex characters and intricate plot keep readers on the edge of their seats.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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