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Sue, Eugène
1804
1857
Sue, Eugene
Sue, Marie Joseph
Sue, Marie Joseph Eugène
De Leon, Daniel
1852
1914
Leon, Daniel De
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The Casque's Lark; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps
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"The Casque's Lark; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps" by Eugène Sue is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set during the tumultuous period of the Frankish invasion of Gaul, focusing on the character of Schanvoch, a nobleman and soldier caught in the conflicts between his people and the invading forces. This novel illustrates themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggles for freedom amidst the backdrop of war and societal upheaval. At the start of the narrative, we meet Schanvoch, who reflects on the dire history of his ancestors and their quest for freedom from Roman oppression. He is sent on a military mission during a fragile truce with the Franks, but treachery ensues when he is ambushed and taken captive. As Schanvoch is brought before the barbaric Frankish forces, the priestess Elwig reveals her intentions to utilize him for her ominous auguries, sparking a tense encounter where Schanvoch must navigate the precarious political landscape and the savage brutality of his captors. His plight is compounded by the conflicting emotions he feels regarding loyalty to his foster sister, Victoria, and his own survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Gaul -- History -- 58 B.C.-511 A.D. -- Fiction
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