The Fate: A Tale of Stirring Times
by George Payne Rainsford James
'The Fate: A Tale of Stirring Times' Summary
The novel is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of two young men, Charles de Haldimar and Henry Grantham, who are friends and fellow officers in the British army. The two men are stationed in Canada, where they are caught up in the conflict between the British and the French.
Charles is a brave and idealistic young man who is committed to serving his country. Henry is a more cynical and pragmatic man who is more interested in self-preservation. The two men are forced to confront their own ideals and beliefs as they are drawn into the violence of the war.
The novel also explores the themes of love, loss, and betrayal. Charles is engaged to be married to a young woman named Cora Munro, but their relationship is tested by the war. Henry is also involved in a love triangle with Cora and her sister, Alice.
The novel culminates in a battle between the British and the French, in which Charles and Henry are both wounded. Charles is captured by the French, while Henry is presumed dead. The novel ends with Charles's escape from the French and his reunion with Cora.
The Fate: A Tale of Stirring Times is a historical novel that is well-researched and atmospheric. The novel is full of suspense and adventure, and it explores the themes of love, loss, and betrayal in a thought-provoking way. The novel is a classic of English literature and is still enjoyed by readers today.
Here are some of the key points of the novel:
- The novel is set in the late 18th century during the Seven Years' War.
- The main characters are two young men, Charles de Haldimar and Henry Grantham, who are friends and fellow officers in the British army.
- The two men are stationed in Canada, where they are caught up in the conflict between the British and the French.
- Charles is a brave and idealistic young man who is committed to serving his country. Henry is a more cynical and pragmatic man who is more interested in self-preservation.
- The two men are forced to confront their own ideals and beliefs as they are drawn into the violence of the war.
- The novel also explores the themes of love, loss, and betrayal.
- The novel culminates in a battle between the British and the French, in which Charles and Henry are both wounded. Charles is captured by the French, while Henry is presumed dead. The novel ends with Charles's escape from the French and his reunion with Cora.
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George Payne Rainsford James was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Con...
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