Publisher's Synopsis
The Bronze Eagle: A Story Of The Hundred Days is a historical fiction novel written by Emmuska Orczy and published in 1915. The story is set during the Hundred Days period in France, which was a time of political turmoil and upheaval following the return of Napoleon Bonaparte from exile on the island of Elba.The protagonist of the novel is a young French nobleman named Armand St. Just, who is caught up in the chaos of the Hundred Days. Armand is a loyalist to the Bourbon monarchy and is determined to help restore the rightful king to the throne. However, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to the monarchy and his growing love for a beautiful and passionate young woman named Juliette Marny.As the novel progresses, Armand becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow Napoleon and restore the Bourbon monarchy. Along the way, he must navigate treacherous political alliances, dangerous conspiracies, and personal betrayals. The stakes are high, and Armand must risk everything to achieve his goals and protect those he loves.The Bronze Eagle: A Story Of The Hundred Days is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. Orczy's vivid descriptions and engaging characters bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure.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.
