Publisher's Synopsis
No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee is a historical novel written by G.A. Henty in 1900. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Percy Lisle, who travels to France to join the Royalist forces fighting against the Republican army. Percy becomes involved in the conflict in La Vendee, where the Royalists are fighting for their rights and freedom against the oppressive Republic. He quickly proves himself to be a brave and resourceful soldier, earning the respect of his fellow fighters and the admiration of his love interest, Marie de Lescure. Throughout the story, Percy and his comrades face numerous challenges and dangers as they fight against the Republican army, including battles, sieges, and espionage. The novel also explores the political and social issues of the time, such as the struggle between the aristocracy and the common people, and the tensions between different factions within the Royalist movement. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with exciting action and vivid characters. It offers readers a glimpse into a fascinating period of French history and a reminder of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and fighting for freedom.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.
