Second to None: A Military Romance, Volume 3 (of 3) by James Grant
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| Author | Grant, James, 1822-1887 |
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| Title | Second to None: A Military Romance, Volume 3 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Summary | "Second to None: A Military Romance, Volume 3" by James Grant is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book follows the adventures of Sir Basil Gauntlet, a cornet in the regiment of the Scots Greys, as he navigates the complexities of war, romance, and personal rivalry set against the backdrop of the European theater during the Seven Years’ War. The narrative grapples with themes of honor, loss, and the burdens of love amidst the chaos of conflict. The opening of the volume introduces us to Sir Basil, who is stationed in Paderborn with his regiment, where he reunites with Major Shirley, an aide-de-camp, who brings news of their imminent deployment to battle. Tensions arise as Sir Basil inquires about his beautiful cousin, Miss Gauntlet, and her marital prospects, showing his personal stakes amid military duty. The narrative progresses with discussions of the upcoming battle against the Duc de Broglie, foreshadowing the conflict that intertwines the characters’ personal and military fates. Key elements of foreshadowing and presentiment play out as well, particularly through the men’s reflections on luck and fate before heading into a day that might bring glory or tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66414 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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