S. Levett Yeats

Broschiertes Buch

The Chevalier D'Auriac

Beschreibung

The Chevalier D'Auriac is a historical novel exploring the complexities of loyalty, honor, and personal conflict during a time of political and religious upheaval. The protagonist is a man deeply entangled in a world of rivalry, love, and war, all set against the backdrop of France's Wars of Religion. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist navigates both external battles and internal struggles, grappling with questions of duty and personal morality. His encounters with enemies and the challenges of warfare offer a portrayal of bravery and resilience in the face of danger. Alongside this, the story delves into the impact of war on personal relationships, highlighting how loyalty and honor shape the protagonist's decisions and actions. Through tense moments and poignant character interactions, the novel emphasizes the complexity of human emotions in times of conflict and the constant tension between personal desires and larger societal expectations. The journey of the protagonist offers a reflection on the often harsh realities of war, identity, and the sacrifices one makes in pursuit of a sense of duty and honor.

Autor

Sidney Kilner Levett-Yeats, known professionally as S. Levett-Yeats, was an English novelist born around 1858. He came from an old Anglo-Norman family with strong ties to British India. His father, Charles Levett-Yeats, served as Under-Secretary to the Government of Bombay, and his mother, Caroline Smith, was from Maharashtra, India. Levett-Yeats followed in his family s footsteps, first becoming a soldier in the British Indian Army and later joining the Indian Civil Service. He worked for 15 years in the Public Works Department in the Punjab, where his career as a novelist began. Inspired by the success of writers like Rudyard Kipling, Levett-Yeats wrote historical romance novels set in a variety of exciting locations, capturing the English fascination with the "cloak and sword" genre. His novels, such as "A Galahad of the Creeks" and "The Honour of Savelli," featured adventurous tales of treachery and intrigue. Though his writing style was sometimes critiqued, Levett-Yeats was known for his vivid storytelling, capturing the imagination of his readers with dramatic episodes. He passed away in 1916, leaving a legacy of popular, though sometimes overlooked, fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 249g
• ISBN-13: 9789370816442
• ISBN-10: 9370816445
• Artikelnr.: 74410191