| Author |
Marchmont, Arthur W., 1852-1923 |
| Illustrator |
Chase, Powell |
| Title |
By Right of Sword
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"By Right of Sword" by Arthur W. Marchmont is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Hamylton Tregethner, an Englishman who finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation in Russia that involves mistaken identity, dueling, and political intrigue. As he adopts the persona of a cowardly Russian officer named Alexis Petrovitch, he navigates the complexities of his new life and the perils that come with it. At the start of the novel, Tregethner receives a letter from his friend Rupert expressing despair over a romantic relationship, which leads him to reflect on his own troubles. While waiting for a train in Moscow, he unexpectedly encounters a young woman who mistakenly identifies him as her brother, Alexis, who is in danger due to a duel he must face. This chance meeting propels Tregethner into a decision to impersonate Alexis to help protect him, diving into a web of espionage and personal courage forcefully intertwined with love and loyalty. The opening successfully establishes themes of identity, conflict, and ambition, setting the stage for a gripping tale of adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
British -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Moscow (Russia) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38357 |
| Release Date |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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