Publisher's Synopsis
""The Brothers: A Tale of the Fronde"" is a historical novel written by Henry William Herbert. The story is set in France during the 17th century, in the midst of the Fronde, a series of civil wars that occurred between 1648 and 1653. The novel follows the lives of two brothers, Gaston and Armand de Nogent, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Gaston is a loyalist who supports the monarchy, while Armand is a rebel who fights for the rights of the people. Despite their differences, the brothers are bound by their love for each other and their shared desire for a better future for France. As the war rages on, the brothers must navigate treacherous political alliances, dangerous battles, and personal betrayals. Through their struggles, they learn the true meaning of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. ""The Brothers: A Tale of the Fronde"" is a gripping tale of family, love, and war that offers a vivid portrayal of one of the most turbulent periods in French history.The east grew pale, the morning broke brightly, and, like a harbinger of happy tidings, the great sun heaved his rim above the horizon, shooting his slant rays over field and forest, which glittered, in their frosty garb, as if they had been sprinkled with diamonds. It was a season and a scene to cheer the most despondent, and to wake reflection in the most worldly mind. At this instant, however-- although their influence was not without its effect in still further dispelling the gloom which had a little while before so completely veiled my mental horizon.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.
