Project Gutenberg 2013-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 272 Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) 1860 1914 Crockett, Samuel Rutherford Richards, Frank 1863 1935 Joan of the Sword Hand Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Joan of the Sword Hand" by S. R. Crockett is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in medieval Europe and centers on the character of Joan, a young Duchess and ruler of several hill states in Masurenland. As a strong and determined leader, Joan navigates the complexities of politics, honor, and her responsibilities as she faces various challenges, including a potential arranged marriage. The opening of "Joan of the Sword Hand" introduces readers to the lively atmosphere within Castle Kernsberg, where the young Duchess Joan interacts with her knights and captains. The chapter sets the stage for Joan's character, showcasing her fierce independence and leadership as she commands respect from her male counterparts. Captains Jorian and Boris humorously bumble through their visit, revealing the playful dynamics of court life. Meanwhile, the introduction of the "Sparhawk," a young Danish noble imprisoned in the castle, hints at future conflict and character development. Joan’s assertiveness culminates in a duel between her and the Sparhawk’s captor, showcasing her strength as "Joan of the Sword Hand," a title that foreshadows her central role in the unfolding adventure. The chapter successfully draws readers into a vibrant world filled with intriguing characters and potential conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41803/41803-h/images/title.jpg Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Princes -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction Courtship -- Juvenile fiction Courts and courtiers -- Juvenile fiction Romance fiction Ambassadors -- Juvenile fiction PR PZ Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 773810 2025-06-17T04:50:17.252919 text/html 785414 2013-01-08T10:00:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 4032022 2025-06-17T04:50:29.504882 application/epub+zip 4040503 2025-06-17T04:50:19.534917 application/epub+zip 331174 2025-06-17T04:50:18.211959 application/epub+zip 4279233 2025-06-17T04:50:37.264822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4194578 2025-06-17T04:50:28.014881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487965 2022-09-19T06:45:54.915209 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 706496 2023-09-18T08:32:07.789158 text/plain 18743 2025-06-17T04:50:37.453821 application/rdf+xml 6169 2025-06-17T04:50:18.407917 image/jpeg 1444 2025-06-17T04:50:18.345947 image/jpeg 8832655 2025-06-17T04:50:17.415928 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