Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
The Black Avons III - From Waterloo to the Mutiny - cover

The Black Avons III - From Waterloo to the Mutiny

Edgar Wallace

Publisher: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

In "The Black Avons III - From Waterloo to the Mutiny," Edgar Wallace deftly weaves a historical narrative that explores the tumultuous events following the Battle of Waterloo, extending through the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Wallace employs a vivid and engaging literary style, characterized by his meticulous attention to detail and dramatic pacing, capturing both the grandeur and the grim realities of the era. The novel serves as a continuation of his exploration of imperial conflicts, illustrating the intersecting fates of soldiers, civilians, and empires amidst a backdrop of shifting loyalties and cultural tensions. This compelling tapestry of historical events is further enhanced by Wallace's deep understanding of the socio-political landscapes of his time, providing readers with both insight and suspense. Edgar Wallace, a prolific English writer and journalist of the early 20th century, was known for his fascination with crime, intrigue, and adventure. His extensive travels and experiences in reporting on various conflicts undoubtedly shaped his narrative approach and thematic choices in this book. Wallace's passion for unraveling the complexities of human behavior within historical contexts manifests poignantly in this installment, drawing from his extensive literary repertoire and keen perception of the human condition. Readers are highly encouraged to delve into "The Black Avons III - From Waterloo to the Mutiny," which not only serves as a thrilling excursion into historical fiction but also offers a profound reflection on the interplay between war and human vulnerability. With its rich landscape of characters and immersive storytelling, this book promises to captivate those intrigued by history and its far-reaching implications.
Available since: 09/15/2022.
Print length: 43 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Escape from Kowloon - A sweeping emotional historical saga from Lizzie Lane - cover

    Escape from Kowloon - A sweeping...

    Lizzie Lane

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Once held captive. Can she ever escape him? 
    HONG KONG 1950 
    With the war now over, well-regarded obstetrician Dr Rowena Rossiter, of the Victoria Hospital for Women, is ready to plan her new life with her child and great love, Connor O'Connor. So, when UN Colonel Warrington - who she instantly dislikes, offers her a post at a convent hospital in Korea, she refuses. But why is he not taking no for an answer? Why does he so desperately want Rowena in Korea? 
    Her fate seems sealed, when the notorious Kim Pheloung emerges from the shadows to once more endanger her and her daughter's lives. 
    Ever fearful of Kim, Rowena panics and even with the frightening prospect of war in Korea and her distrust of Colonel Warrington's motives, she decides to flee Kim, Hong Kong and head for Korea. Luck has it that Connor is also posted to Korea. 
    Only time will tell who and what will pose the greatest danger to Rowena and whether she will find peace, love and get her happy-ever-after. 
    The brilliant conclusion to the gripping saga set in post-war Hong Kong and Korea featuring Dr Rowena Rossiter 
    Previously Published as Summer of the Three Pagodas by Jean Moran
    Show book
  • Vows of Revenge - cover

    Vows of Revenge

    JF Ridgley

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Amid pirates, godfathers, and forbidden love, vows of revenge are made in the unforgiving world of ancient Rome. Aelia Sabina, a patrician’s daughter, and Martino Lucianus Drusus- a simple plebe rise like phoenixes from the ashes of their lives. Aelia’s abusive husband vows to finally destroy this plebe in Rome’s court where patricians rule and plebeians grovel. But will Lucianus grovel? Don’t count on it.
    Show book
  • Dancing Through a Deluge - A Medieval Woman's Fight for Freedom - cover

    Dancing Through a Deluge - A...

    Jess Wells

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    After surviving the horrors of the Black Death, a lapsed nun takes to the road alone, protected from rain and robbers by the skin of a bear.  
    In 1351, many in England begin thinking that their mighty overlords -- Church and Crown - have no control over their fates and a new horizon beckons. It’s a time when labor is in high demand, and nature offers immense bounty to those who have survived death and disease.  
    Sister Mary Thomas stumbles into a manor house and when she is mistaken for its Baroness she discovers she now has the power to liberate peasants threatened in new ways and perhaps even build a community where all can ask, "what happens if I get what I have always wanted?" 
    That's where the danger lies: their freedom is a threat to powerful people determined to keep what is theirs.
    Show book
  • Not Easily Broken - cover

    Not Easily Broken

    Ruth Smith Meyer

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    In the time when women often died in childbirth and men remarried to have someone to care for the house and children, new mothers sometimes cut off relationships with the maternal grandparents. Ellie is a strong young woman faced with circumstances that are not her choice. When Ellie's older sister Regina dies at the birth of her third child, her parents request that Ellie break off her engagement to the man she loves and marry their son-in-law, John, so the children will stay in the family. 
    Ellie reluctantly agrees but determines in her heart to give it her all to make it a good marriage. She and John begin life with a somewhat contrived feeling to their relationship, but love grows because they are both committed to it.
    Show book
  • Untitled Tea Rose Story #3 - cover

    Untitled Tea Rose Story #3

    Jennifer Donnelly

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Not Yet Available
    Show book
  • The Sealed Room - Story by a 19th Century Danish literature professor - cover

    The Sealed Room - Story by a...

    Bernhard Ingermann

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is the talented Danish writer Bernhard Ingermann.
    Show book