Le marquis de Loc-Ronan by Ernest Capendu
"Le marquis de Loc-Ronan" by Ernest Capendu is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, particularly focusing on the regional conflicts in Brittany and Vendée and the struggles between royalists and republicans. The central character, Marcof, a brave sailor, embarks on a perilous journey to rescue the titular character, Philippe, the marquis of Loc-Ronan, who has become a prisoner amidstthe chaos. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the setting of the historical backdrop, emphasizing the ravages of war and the fierce battle for control between the royalists and the republicans in the countryside of Brittany. The opening scenes depict the atmosphere of fear, heroism, and intrigue, as the characters navigate through the woods and establish strongholds amidst destruction. As they gather in a concealed camp, discussions about crucial battles, strategies, and alliances unfold, hinting at deeper personal motivations and commitments that interweave with the broader conflict. The stage is set for a riveting tale of loyalty, courage, and the quest for justice in a time of profound turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Capendu, Ernest, 1826-1868 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le marquis de Loc-Ronan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18215 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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