Publisher's Synopsis
Micah Clarke is a historical novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Set in 17th century England, the story follows the adventures of the eponymous hero, Micah Clarke, a young man who joins the Royalist army during the English Civil War.As Micah rises through the ranks, he becomes embroiled in a series of battles and intrigues, including a daring raid on a Roundhead stronghold and a perilous mission to rescue a captured comrade. Along the way, he meets a host of colorful characters, including the charismatic Cavalier leader Prince Rupert and the enigmatic Puritan preacher Solomon Sprent.As the war draws to a close, Micah must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Restoration England, where loyalties shift and alliances are forged and broken. Ultimately, he must decide where his true allegiance lies and whether he is willing to risk everything for the love of a woman.With its vivid descriptions of battles, duels, and political machinations, Micah Clarke is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of a tumultuous period in English history. Written in Doyle's signature style, the novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure tales.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.
