Project Gutenberg 2013-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 147 Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) 1860 1914 Crockett, Samuel Rutherford Richards, Frank 1863 1935 Joan of the Sword Hand Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Joan of the Sword Hand" by S. R. Crockett is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in medieval Europe and centers on the character of Joan, a young Duchess and ruler of several hill states in Masurenland. As a strong and determined leader, Joan navigates the complexities of politics, honor, and her responsibilities as she faces various challenges, including a potential arranged marriage. The opening of "Joan of the Sword Hand" introduces readers to the lively atmosphere within Castle Kernsberg, where the young Duchess Joan interacts with her knights and captains. The chapter sets the stage for Joan's character, showcasing her fierce independence and leadership as she commands respect from her male counterparts. Captains Jorian and Boris humorously bumble through their visit, revealing the playful dynamics of court life. Meanwhile, the introduction of the "Sparhawk," a young Danish noble imprisoned in the castle, hints at future conflict and character development. Joan’s assertiveness culminates in a duel between her and the Sparhawk’s captor, showcasing her strength as "Joan of the Sword Hand," a title that foreshadows her central role in the unfolding adventure. The chapter successfully draws readers into a vibrant world filled with intriguing characters and potential conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41803/41803-h/images/title.jpg en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Princes -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction Courtship -- Juvenile fiction Courts and courtiers -- Juvenile fiction Romance fiction Ambassadors -- Juvenile fiction PR PZ Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Fiction 773612 773597 2024-09-17T13:41:27.554731 2023-09-18T08:32:10.083170 text/html text/html 785414 2013-01-08T10:00:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 8749832 2013-01-08T10:00:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 4032130 2024-09-17T13:41:39.623643 application/epub+zip 4040881 2024-09-17T13:41:29.583704 application/epub+zip 331310 2024-09-17T13:41:28.428703 application/epub+zip 4279445 2024-09-17T13:41:47.310608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4194578 2024-09-17T13:41:38.090639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487965 2022-09-19T06:45:54.915209 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 706583 706496 2024-09-17T13:41:25.236694 2023-09-18T08:32:07.789158 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 706507 2013-01-08T10:00:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 272782 2013-01-08T10:00:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 706546 2013-01-08T10:00:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 272713 2013-01-08T10:00:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 23188 2024-09-17T13:41:47.480579 application/rdf+xml 6169 2024-09-17T13:41:28.538686 image/jpeg 1444 2024-09-17T13:41:28.484680 image/jpeg 8832907 2024-09-17T13:41:27.723710 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia