By Right of Sword by Arthur W. Marchmont
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"By Right of Sword" by Arthur W. Marchmont is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Hamylton Tregethner, an Englishman who finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation in Russia that involves mistaken identity, dueling, and political intrigue. As he adopts the persona of a cowardly Russian officer named Alexis Petrovitch, he navigates the complexities of his new life and the perils that come with it. At
the start of the novel, Tregethner receives a letter from his friend Rupert expressing despair over a romantic relationship, which leads him to reflect on his own troubles. While waiting for a train in Moscow, he unexpectedly encounters a young woman who mistakenly identifies him as her brother, Alexis, who is in danger due to a duel he must face. This chance meeting propels Tregethner into a decision to impersonate Alexis to help protect him, diving into a web of espionage and personal courage forcefully intertwined with love and loyalty. The opening successfully establishes themes of identity, conflict, and ambition, setting the stage for a gripping tale of adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marchmont, Arthur W., 1852-1923 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Chase, Powell |
| Title | By Right of Sword |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Impostors and imposture -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | British -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Moscow (Russia) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38357 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38357-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 592 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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