Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 421 Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William) 1865 1933 Chambers, Robert William Christy, Howard Chandler 1873 1952 The Maid-At-Arms: A Novel Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Maid-At-Arms: A Novel" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a great war, it follows the protagonist, George Ormond, as he navigates the complexities of family ties, allegiances, and personal honor in the politically charged atmosphere of colonial America. The narrative hints at the tumultuous relationships among various families, including the Varicks and Butlers, interwoven with themes of loyalty, conflict, and the harsh realities of war. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to George Ormond, who is on his way to Varicks' Manor, where he hopes to connect with his northern relatives. The opening portion presents his encounter with Jack Mount, a candid and imposing figure who foreshadows the chaotic family dynamics that lie ahead. As George approaches the manor, he experiences a sense of unfamiliarity and homesickness for his southern roots. The narrative sets the stage for a series of interactions with his eccentric relatives, particularly his cousin Dorothy Varick, hinting at the wild nature of their household, and revealing the mounting tensions surrounding the ongoing war. Through vivid descriptions and dialogues, Chambers establishes the conflict between personal relationships and the broader historical implications of loyalty during wartime, drawing readers into a richly detailed world filled with intrigue and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 619163 2025-07-05T13:57:27.468062 text/html 589828 2024-10-28T19:21:48 text/html 1220484 2025-07-05T13:57:38.056015 application/epub+zip 1227420 2025-07-05T13:57:30.647035 application/epub+zip 322722 2025-07-05T13:57:29.322085 application/epub+zip 1513093 2025-07-05T13:57:43.641027 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1479765 2025-07-05T13:57:36.933062 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528851 2022-09-06T19:42:56.903458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 588509 2023-10-06T04:45:47.839630 text/plain 568696 2024-10-28T19:21:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16589 2025-07-05T13:57:43.788984 application/rdf+xml 14222 2025-07-05T13:57:29.841043 image/jpeg 3811 2025-07-05T13:57:29.580049 image/jpeg 1196067 2025-07-05T13:57:27.542065 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia