No Defense, Volume 3
No Defense, Volume 3 by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set during the French Revolution. The book follows the story of a young man named Jean Baptiste who becomes involved in the revolutionary movement and must navigate the dangerous political landscape of Paris. Along the way, he encounters various characters including his love interest, Marie Antoinette, and the infamous Robespierre. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice as Jean Baptiste struggles to stay true to his beliefs in the face of overwhelming odds.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 10 chapters · 52,158 words
First lines
With a deep sigh, the planter raised his head from the table where he was writing, and looked out upon the lands he had made his own. They lay on the Thomas River, a few hours' horseback travelling from Spanish Town, the capital, and they had the advantage of a plateau formation, with mountains in the far distance and ravines everywhere.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 52,158 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 811 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, with events and characters that reflect the time period it portrays.
- Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and relationships that are central to the plot.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic elements, focusing on emotional and relational conflicts.
- Adventure — The plot involves adventurous elements, including journeys and challenges faced by the characters.
Tags
drama · romance · conflict · betrayal · suspense · mystery · adventure · historical · character development · emotional · narrative · literary fiction
Contents
- A Letter
- Strangers Arrive
- At Salem
- Lord Mallow Intervenes
- Out of the Hands of the Philistines
- The Clash of Race
- Sheila has her Say
- The Coming of Noreen
- With the Governor
- Then what Happened
More by Gilbert Parker
- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
- All works by Gilbert Parker