The Garden of Swords (eBook, ePUB) - Pemberton, Max
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OLD Père Bonot, sunning himself before the doors of a café by the minster, held the Courrier du Bas-Rhin in his hand, and vouchsafed to Rosenbad, the brewer, and to Hummel, the vintner, such particulars of the forthcoming wedding as he found to be good. A glass of coffee stood at Père Bonot’s elbow; his blue spectacles rested high upon a forehead where no wrinkles sat; the smoke from his cigarette hung in little white clouds about his iron-grey hair. He sat before the great cathedral of Strasburg; but the paper and its words carried him away to a little village of the mountains where, forty…mehr

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OLD Père Bonot, sunning himself before the doors of a café by the minster, held the Courrier du Bas-Rhin in his hand, and vouchsafed to Rosenbad, the brewer, and to Hummel, the vintner, such particulars of the forthcoming wedding as he found to be good. A glass of coffee stood at Père Bonot’s elbow; his blue spectacles rested high upon a forehead where no wrinkles sat; the smoke from his cigarette hung in little white clouds about his iron-grey hair. He sat before the great cathedral of Strasburg; but the paper and its words carried him away to a little village of the mountains where, forty years ago, he had knelt at the altar with Henriette at his side, and an old priest had blessed him, and he had gone out to the sunny vineyards, hand in hand with his girl-wife to their home in a forest of the Vosges. There were tears in old Bonot’s eyes when he took up the Courrier again.
Autorenporträt
Max Pemberton was an English novelist and publisher, primarily known for his works in the adventure and mystery genres. Born on June 19, 1863, in Paddington, London, Pemberton became a prominent figure in late 19th and early 20th-century literature. His works, which often explored themes of suspense, intrigue, and adventure, were popular among readers of his time. Some of his notable works include The Iron Pirate, a thrilling maritime adventure, and The Garden of Swords, a historical novel set against the backdrop of war. Pemberton's style was marked by vivid storytelling and well-constructed plots, capturing the imagination of his audience. Aside from his writing career, he was also a publisher, which helped him expand his influence in the literary world. He was married to Alice Tussaud, and they spent much of their lives in London. Although his popularity diminished in the mid-20th century as literary tastes shifted, Pemberton's contributions to the adventure and mystery genres continue to be recognized. He passed away on February 22, 1950, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of adventure-filled fiction.