The Wild Geese (1909)
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ISBN10: 1120208149
ISBN13: 9781120208149
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120208149
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Wild Geese is a historical adventure novel written by Stanley John Weyman and published in 1909. The story is set in 1715 and follows the journey of a young Frenchman named Denis de Beaulieu, who is forced to flee his home after being accused of a crime he did not commit. Along with his loyal servant, Jacques, Denis embarks on a perilous journey across Europe, encountering danger and adventure at every turn.The two men eventually find themselves in the service of the exiled King James II of England, who is plotting to regain his throne with the help of a group of loyal supporters known as The Wild Geese. Denis and Jacques become embroiled in the king's plans and are sent on a dangerous mission to England, where they must navigate the treacherous political landscape and evade the king's enemies.As they journey through England, Denis and Jacques encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lady Mary and a ruthless spy named Colonel Francis Charteris. Along the way, they must use their wits and resourcefulness to outsmart their enemies and stay one step ahead of danger.The Wild Geese is a thrilling tale of adventure, intrigue, and loyalty set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in European history. Weyman's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make for a gripping read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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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