The Seats of the Mighty, Volume 1

The Seats of the Mighty, Volume 1 by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set in New France during the French and Indian War. The story follows the adventures of Captain Robert Moray, an English officer who is captured by the French and held prisoner at Fort Ticonderoga. While there, he meets and falls in love with the beautiful French noblewoman, Madame de la Tour. As the war rages on, Moray must choose between his loyalty to England and his love for Madame de la Tour. The novel is a sweeping epic that explores themes of honor, duty, and love against the backdrop of one of history's most tumultuous periods.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 6 chapters · 29,753 words

First lines

When Monsieur Doltaire entered the salon, and, dropping lazily into a chair beside Madame Duvarney and her daughter, drawled out, "England's Braddock -- fool and general -- has gone to heaven, Captain Moray, and your papers send you there also," I did not shift a jot, but looked over at him gravely -- for, God knows, I was startled -- and I said,

"The General is dead?"

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gilbert Parker
• Date: 1896 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama
• Length: 29,753 words
• Structure: 6 chapters, 408 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The novel is set during the 17th century and revolves around historical events and figures, providing a fictionalized account of real historical occurrences.
• Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration, conflict, and survival, typical of adventure stories.
• Romance — The plot includes romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters, which are central to the storyline.
• Drama — The book contains intense character development and emotional themes, focusing on personal and social conflicts.

Tags

historical fiction · Canada · colonialism · adventure · romance · politics · conflict · identity · betrayal · courage · exploration · native culture

Contents

• An Escort to the Citadel
• The Master of the King's Magazine
• The Wager and the Sword
• The Rat in the Trap
• The Device of the Dormouse
• Moray Tells the Story of his Life

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)
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