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Parker, Gilbert
1862
1932
Parker, Horatio Gilbert
Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart.
The Seats of the Mighty, Complete
Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"The Seats of the Mighty" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written in the late 19th century that explores the complex and tumultuous period surrounding the conquest of Canada during the Seven Years' War. The story is centered around Captain Robert Moray, an officer embroiled in the struggles between British and French forces in North America. The novel delves into themes of patriotism, romance, and the fierce conflicts between loyalties, particularly through Moray's relationship with Alixe Duvarney and his adversarial interactions with the French nobleman Monsieur Doltaire. At the start of the novel, we meet Moray, who has been a hostage in Quebec after his capture. The opening chapters set the stage for the unfolding drama as Moray learns about the death of General Braddock, a setback for the British forces, which arcs tensions in his loyalty to England. He is drawn into a complex web of intrigue and danger involving Doltaire, who seems to be orchestrating an insidious game, using Moray as a pawn. As the narrative progresses, Moray's feelings for Alixe deepen while he navigates threats against his life and his honor. The opening portion not only establishes the historical backdrop but also introduces key characters that will shape Moray's fate amidst the beauty and treachery of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
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