Publisher's Synopsis
""A Beleaguered City"" is a novel by Margaret Oliphant, published in 1877. The story takes place in the fictional city of Dunquerque, which is under siege during the Franco-Prussian War. The novel follows the lives of the city's inhabitants as they struggle to survive amidst the chaos of war. The main character is a young woman named Minna Grey, who becomes a nurse and cares for the wounded soldiers. She also falls in love with a Prussian officer, which causes tension and conflict within the city. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and society. Oliphant's writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants, as well as its emotional depth and realism. ""A Beleaguered City"" is considered a classic of Victorian literature and an important work in the genre of war fiction.A Beleaguered City Being A Narrative of Certain Recent Events in the City of Semur, in the Department of the Haute Bourgogne. A Story of the Seen and the Unseen.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.
