Gilbert Parker war ein kanadischer Romanautor, dessen literarischer Ruhm auf seiner meisterhaften Darstellung des französisch-kanadischen Lebens und seiner Geschichte beruht. Seine Werke werden für ihre beschreibende und dramatische Qualität gefeiert und zeigen eine unverwechselbare Stimme in der romantischen Fiktion. Parkers ausgedehnte Reisen boten reiche Inspiration und verliehen seinen Erzählungen Tiefe und Breite. Sein bleibendes Erbe liegt in seiner Fähigkeit, die Vergangenheit lebendig werden zu lassen und den Lesern einen fesselnden Einblick in die kanadische Landschaft und ihre Menschen zu geben.
The Works of Gilbert Parker
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Set during the Seven Years' War, this historical fiction novel chronicles the life of Captain Robert Moray, who gains prominence and respect in the British Army despite his supposed loyalty to the French. With political intrigue, romance, and war strategy, The Seats of the Mighty is a tale of honor and loyalty in times of conflict.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, emphasizing its cultural significance. It may exhibit imperfections typical of older texts, including marks, notations, and flawed pages. The publisher aims to protect and preserve literary heritage by offering this edition in a high-quality format that remains faithful to the original.
A Ladder of Swords is a novel by the Canadian author Gilbert Parker, first published in 1898. Set in the court of Louis XIV, it tells the story of a young Englishman who falls in love with a French noblewoman and becomes embroiled in court intrigue.