Publisher's Synopsis
Malbrook: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Ruth Woodland and published in 1868. The story is set in the early 18th century and follows the life of a young French nobleman named Malbrook. Malbrook is a skilled soldier who fights for his country in various battles, including the War of the Spanish Succession.The novel explores Malbrook's personal struggles and relationships, including his love for a woman named Isabelle. It also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between France and England.The title of the book is a reference to a popular French folk song about a military commander named Malbrough who dies in battle. The novel uses this song as a metaphor for the futility and tragedy of war.Overall, Malbrook: A Novel is a compelling historical fiction book that delves into the complexities of war, politics, and personal relationships.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.
