Publisher's Synopsis
""At The Sign Of The Sword: A Story Of Love And War In Belgium"" is a historical fiction novel written by William Le Queux and published in 1915. The story takes place during World War I and revolves around the lives of two young lovers, Paul de Varennes and Yvonne Ferad. Paul is a Belgian soldier who is forced to leave his home and join the army to fight against the invading German forces. Yvonne, on the other hand, is a French nurse who is sent to Belgium to help the wounded soldiers.As the war rages on, Paul and Yvonne's paths cross and they fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as they are separated by the war. Paul is captured by the Germans and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp, while Yvonne continues to serve as a nurse on the front lines.The novel explores the themes of love, war, and sacrifice. It depicts the horrors of war and the impact it has on the lives of ordinary people. The author also highlights the bravery and resilience of the Belgian people in the face of adversity.Overall, ""At The Sign Of The Sword"" is a gripping and emotional tale of love and war set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in modern history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and World War I.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.
