The Skirt of War by Egerton Castle
The novel revolves around the French Revolution and its aftermath, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between a French aristocrat, Camille des Ageaux, and her husband, Henri de Beauvriere, a Royalist officer. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and survival amidst the chaos and violence of war.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 2,668 words
First lines
"_And there was mounting, in hot haste, the steed._ _The mustering squadron and the clattering car_ _Went pouring forward with impetuous speed._" BYRON.
It was a day of scurrying breezes and dappled skies. Long pools reflected blue and white in the ruts of his Majesty King Jerome of Westphalia's neglected highway. Wide and deep ruts they were, tracks of the "Grand Army" that had been; and even a village child could have told that great guns and waggons had passed that way before the sweeping by of the last spring storm.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, War
- Length: 2,668 words
- Structure: 1 section, 58 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed historical context.
- Romance — Central love story driving the plot.
- Adventure — Features action-packed sequences and adventurous undertakings.
- Drama — Focuses on emotional and relational development of characters.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · War · Adventure · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Intrigue · Espionage · Spy Novel · Female Protagonist · Strong Female Lead