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The Arrow of Gold
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025281438
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Arrow of Gold is a compelling novel of romance and intrigue set against the turbulent backdrop of the Third Carlist War in the 1870s. The story follows a young sailor known as Monsieur George, who becomes entangled in a dangerous gun-running operation for the Spanish Legitimist cause in Marseille. At the heart of the narrative is his intense and complicated relationship with Doña Rita, a woman of mysterious origins and extraordinary beauty who serves as a muse and financier for the Carlist movement.
Blending elements of maritime adventure with a deeply psychological exploration of passion and duty, Joseph Conrad creates a vivid portrait of a man torn between his loyalty to a political cause and his burgeoning love for a woman who remains enigmatic. The Arrow of Gold showcases the author's signature stylistic elegance and his ability to capture the complexities of the human heart amidst the chaos of historical upheaval. This work stands as a significant exploration of identity and desire, offering readers a unique glimpse into the intersections of sea-faring life and continental political drama.
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