| Author |
Levett Yeats, S. (Sidney), 1858?-1916 |
| Illustrator |
Gilbert, W. B., active 1902 |
| Title |
The traitor's way
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| Original Publication |
United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company,1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net This file was produced from images generously made available by the New York Public Library's Digital Collections.
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| Summary |
"The Traitor's Way" by S. Levett-Yeats is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Gaspard de Vibrac, a man haunted by his past choices and embroiled in political conspiracies during the tumultuous times of France's religious wars. It delves into themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as Gaspard grapples with his feelings for Marie de Marcilly, the wife of his friend, and their tragic circumstances amid political intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces Gaspard as he reflects on his shame and the burdens of his lineage. He recounts a pivotal day when he was deeply involved in a conspiracy, propelling him into a conflict between loyalty and desire. As he navigates his love for Marie and the complexities of her marriage to Jean de Marcilly, Gaspard faces the imminent danger of discovery and the threat of his past catching up with him. Their love story unfolds against a backdrop of court intrigue, marking the beginning of a perilous journey critical to both their fates. (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 |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68914 |
| Release Date |
Sep 5, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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