Gilbert Parker was een Canadese romanschrijver wiens literaire reputatie berust op zijn meesterlijke weergave van het Frans-Canadese leven en de geschiedenis. Zijn werken worden geprezen om hun beschrijvende en dramatische kwaliteit, met een onderscheidende stem in romantische fictie. Parker's uitgebreide reizen boden rijke inspiratie, waardoor zijn verhalen diepte en breedte kregen. Zijn blijvende nalatenschap ligt in zijn vermogen om het verleden tot leven te wekken en lezers een boeiend inzicht te geven in het Canadese landschap en zijn bevolking.
The Works of Gilbert Parker
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains true to the original.
Set during the Seven Years' War, this historical fiction novel chronicles the life of Captain Robert Moray, who gains prominence and respect in the British Army despite his supposed loyalty to the French. With political intrigue, romance, and war strategy, The Seats of the Mighty is a tale of honor and loyalty in times of conflict.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, emphasizing its cultural significance. It may exhibit imperfections typical of older texts, including marks, notations, and flawed pages. The publisher aims to protect and preserve literary heritage by offering this edition in a high-quality format that remains faithful to the original.
A Ladder of Swords is a novel by the Canadian author Gilbert Parker, first published in 1898. Set in the court of Louis XIV, it tells the story of a young Englishman who falls in love with a French noblewoman and becomes embroiled in court intrigue.