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Title: The Seats of the Mighty, Volume 5

Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: This eBook was produced by Andrew Sly

Summary: "The Seats of the Mighty" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War and follows Captain Robert Moray as he navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and political intrigue in colonial Quebec. At the heart of the narrative is Moray's intense relationship with Alixe Duvarney, a woman caught in a struggle between her love for him and the pressures of her family and society to conform to the expectations of the Church. The opening of the novel introduces Captain Robert Moray as he awakens in the early dawn, reflecting on the war-torn landscape of Quebec while attending to the body of a deceased comrade. The emotional weight of despair and loss permeates the atmosphere as Moray encounters a grieving widow who speaks of her husband’s true faith. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Moray’s hidden desire to glimpse Alixe one last time before she is taken to a convent, highlighting the tension of their impending separation. Alixe’s internal battle is portrayed through her interactions with Doltaire, a villainous figure who seeks to manipulate her circumstances for his own gain. This pivotal moment succinctly sets the stage for the central conflict of love versus duty that will drive the characters’ actions moving forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932

EBook No.: 6228

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction

Subject: United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Seats of the Mighty, Volume 5

Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: This eBook was produced by Andrew Sly

Summary: "The Seats of the Mighty" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War and follows Captain Robert Moray as he navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and political intrigue in colonial Quebec. At the heart of the narrative is Moray's intense relationship with Alixe Duvarney, a woman caught in a struggle between her love for him and the pressures of her family and society to conform to the expectations of the Church. The opening of the novel introduces Captain Robert Moray as he awakens in the early dawn, reflecting on the war-torn landscape of Quebec while attending to the body of a deceased comrade. The emotional weight of despair and loss permeates the atmosphere as Moray encounters a grieving widow who speaks of her husband’s true faith. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Moray’s hidden desire to glimpse Alixe one last time before she is taken to a convent, highlighting the tension of their impending separation. Alixe’s internal battle is portrayed through her interactions with Doltaire, a villainous figure who seeks to manipulate her circumstances for his own gain. This pivotal moment succinctly sets the stage for the central conflict of love versus duty that will drive the characters’ actions moving forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932

EBook No.: 6228

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction

Subject: United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.