Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp; or, A Campaign in Calabria, Volume 3 (of 3) by Grant
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About this eBook
| Creator | Grant, James, 1822-1887 |
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| Title | Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp; or, A Campaign in Calabria, Volume 3 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp; or, A Campaign in Calabria, Volume 3 (of 3)" by James Grant is a historical adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows a British aide-de-camp as he navigates the complexities of the Napoleonic wars, specifically focusing on his experiences in Calabria, Italy. The narrative is filled with intrigue, danger, and romance, as the protagonist contends with various factions and personal dilemmas throughout his campaign. The opening of the book introduces a tense atmosphere, marked by dramatic events involving captives and escaped prisoners in a mysterious vault. The protagonist hears the story of a monk, revealing themes of hypocrisy, passion, and treachery through the monk's memories of love and betrayal. The narrative captures the monk's transformations and moral struggles, setting the stage for intense conflict as the protagonist soon learns that the stakes are high, especially when faced with rebels and bandits threatening the safety of the villa and its inhabitants. Intrigue and action ensue as the characters prepare for both defense and potential retaliation against the impending attack. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Italy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54595 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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