At The Sign Of The Sword: A Story Of Love And War In Belgium (1915)
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ISBN10: 116658884X
ISBN13: 9781166588847
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166588847
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
At The Sign Of The Sword is a historical novel by William Le Queux, published in 1915. The story is set in Belgium during the early days of World War I and revolves around a young Englishman named Ronald Standish, who finds himself caught up in a web of love, espionage, and war. Ronald is on a mission to deliver a message to the British consul in Brussels when he meets a beautiful young woman named Yvonne de Kerblay. Yvonne is the daughter of a wealthy Belgian industrialist, and Ronald is immediately smitten with her. However, their budding romance is threatened by the outbreak of war, which soon engulfs Belgium. As the German army advances, Ronald and Yvonne find themselves caught in the middle of the conflict. Ronald joins the Belgian army and fights bravely against the Germans, while Yvonne becomes involved in a dangerous game of espionage. Together, they must navigate the dangers of war and the treachery of those around them to survive and be reunited.At The Sign Of The Sword is a thrilling tale of love, war, and adventure, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. Le Queux's vivid descriptions of the war-torn landscape and the characters' struggles to survive make for a gripping read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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