The Prisoner of the Mill; or, Captain Hayward's "Body Guard" by Harry Hazelton
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"The Prisoner of the Mill; or, Captain Hayward's 'Body Guard'" by Harry Hazelton is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is set during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War, focusing on themes of honor, duty, and the horrors of war. The story revolves around Captain Hayward, who faces premonitions of tragedy as he prepares to engage with rebel forces, and his devoted sister Mamie, who braves
the battlefield alongside him, leading to deep emotional conflicts and suspense. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a camp of Union soldiers, anticipating battle while simultaneously grappling with personal fears and forebodings. Captain Hayward is troubled by the dangers posed to his beloved sister, Mamie, whom he must protect amid the chaos of war. We also meet William Nettleton, Hayward's devoted servant, who becomes a central figure in the struggle to uncover the truth behind a tragic murder that has shaken the camp. The early chapters set in motion a plot filled with intrigue and tension, as suspicions arise and friendships are tested, establishing a gripping atmosphere that promises further adventure and emotional resonance as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hazelton, Harry |
|---|---|
| Title | The Prisoner of the Mill; or, Captain Hayward's "Body Guard" |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Edwards, readbueno, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51318 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 289 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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