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Title: By Right of Sword
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
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.)
Author: Marchmont, Arthur W., 1852-1923
Illustrator: Chase, Powell
EBook No.: 38357
Published: Dec 20, 2011
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: British -- Russia -- Fiction
Subject: Moscow (Russia) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: By Right of Sword
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
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.)
Author: Marchmont, Arthur W., 1852-1923
Illustrator: Chase, Powell
EBook No.: 38357
Published: Dec 20, 2011
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: British -- Russia -- Fiction
Subject: Moscow (Russia) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.