The Raid by Egerton Castle (1897)
The story revolves around a romantic triangle involving a woman and two men, set against the backdrop of a medieval raid. The protagonist, a young noblewoman, is torn between her duty to marry a wealthy lord and her passion for a brave and chivalrous knight who has saved her from danger. As the threat of invasion looms, the characters must navigate their complicated emotions amidst the chaos and destruction of war.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 2,882 words
First lines
"_List his discourse of war, and you shall hear_ _A fearful battle rendered you in music._" (_King Henry V._).
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The Raid is listed on Textopian as a novel by Egerton Castle, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Action
- Length: 2,882 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a historical period with accurate details and events.
- Adventure — Focuses on exciting and risky undertakings.
- Romance — Contains romantic relationships as a significant subplot.
- Drama — Explores intense character development and emotional themes.
Tags
Adventure · Romance · Historical Fiction · War · Military · Action · Suspense · Thriller · Drama · Intrigue · Espionage · Spies