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Bloundelle-Burton, John
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1917
Bloundelle-Burton, J. (John)
Clash of Arms: A Romance
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"Clash of Arms: A Romance" by John Bloundelle-Burton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during a tumultuous time where themes of honor and vengeance play crucial roles. The narrative centers around brothers Philip and Andrew Vause, where the former is a sickly scholar racked by emotional turmoil due to betrayal in love, while the latter is a powerful soldier returning home to reconnect and uncover the truth about Philip's heartache and his own quest for revenge. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the sickly Philip Vause who anxiously awaits the return of his younger brother Andrew, a soldier who has been away for years. The opening sets the scene for a poignant reunion filled with underlying tension as Philip reveals his past heartbreak related to a woman, Marion Wyatt, who jilted him for a Frenchman, the Vicomte de Bois-Vallée. Andrew, a strong and boisterous figure, is depicted as eager to discern the nature of Philip's suffering and is thrust into his brother's desire for revenge against those who wronged him. The relationships and complex emotional landscapes are crafted with rich descriptions and dialogue, giving a compelling glimpse into a historical romance driven by themes of loyalty and the clash of ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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