Publisher's Synopsis
Marqueray's Duel is a novel by Anthony Pryde. The book follows the story of a young man named Richard Marqueray, who is a skilled swordsman and a member of the French aristocracy. Marqueray is in love with a beautiful woman named Claire, but she is already engaged to another man. When Marqueray challenges Claire's fianc����� to a duel, he is forced to flee France and seek refuge in England. In England, Marqueray becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow King James II and restore the exiled King Charles II to the throne. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters including a mysterious woman named Lady Barbara, a ruthless pirate, and a loyal servant named Tom. As Marqueray navigates the dangerous political landscape of England, he must also confront his own demons and come to terms with the consequences of his actions. The book is a thrilling adventure story full of romance, intrigue, and sword fights.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.
