The Battle of the Strong a Romance of Two Kingdoms

The Battle of the Strong is a historical romance novel written by Gilbert Parker. The story is set in two kingdoms and follows the lives of two main characters, a man named Gaston and a woman named Sheila. Gaston is a wealthy and powerful man who is determined to become the ruler of one of the kingdoms. Sheila is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is caught between her love for Gaston and her loyalty to her own kingdom. As the story unfolds, Gaston and Sheila become embroiled in a battle for power and control. They must navigate the treacherous political landscape of their kingdoms, while also dealing with their own personal struggles and desires. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful and complex characters, including rival politicians, scheming advisors, and loyal friends.The Battle of the Strong is a sweeping epic that combines romance, adventure, and political intrigue. It is a classic tale of love and war, set against the backdrop of two kingdoms vying for power and dominance. Gilbert Parker's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the world of the novel to life, transporting readers to a bygone era of knights, kings, and chivalry.1913. Part Ten of Eighteen Volumes. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. The Battle of the Strong is essentially a romance that takes place in the Island of Jersey and explores the themes of living the more contracted traditional life on a little island as opposed to life in French Canada. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.