Anthony Pryde, Agnes Russell Weekes

Marqueray's Duel (1920)

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Produktbeschreibung

Marqueray's Duel is a novel written by Anthony Pryde and published in 1920. The book tells the story of a young man named Marqueray who, after being falsely accused of a crime, is forced to fight a duel to defend his honor. The story takes place in France during the 19th century and is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.As the story unfolds, Marqueray finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal as he tries to clear his name and restore his reputation. Along the way, he must navigate the treacherous world of high society and confront his own demons as he fights for his honor and the woman he loves.Pryde's writing is rich in detail and vividly captures the atmosphere and culture of the time. The book is a gripping tale of love, honor, and redemption, and is sure to captivate readers with its well-drawn characters and suspenseful plot.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 412
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 594g
• ISBN-13: 9781437138832
• ISBN-10: 1437138837
• Artikelnr.: 25514354

Autorenporträt

Anthony Pryde was an author known for books that centered on everyday people navigating complicated domestic or societal circumstances, shaped by broader forces like war or shifting cultural norms. Through accessible language and steady storytelling, their work explored the effects of personal loss, constrained roles, and strained relationships. Many of the narratives involved characters grappling with illness, financial stress, or the emotional aftermath of conflict, often set in rural or domestic environments that highlighted isolation or quiet resilience. Although largely categorized as popular fiction, the stories tended to include layered emotional perspectives, where protagonists often faced internal and external barriers simultaneously. Their writing was characterized by a consistent focus on moral choices and unspoken struggles rather than grand events or dramatic conclusions. Across multiple works, Anthony Pryde presented characters who rarely found simple resolutions, instead encountering personal truths in the midst of change. The duo s ability to combine realism with subtle moral questioning ensured their place in a body of fiction that offered both entertainment and quiet reflection for a changing readership.