Publisher's Synopsis
The Casque's Lark, also known as Victoria, The Mother of the Camps, is a historical novel written by Eugene Sue and published in 1909. The story is set during the Frankish invasion of Gaul in the 5th century and follows the life of Victoria, a young woman who becomes a leader of the Gallic resistance against the invading Frankish army.Victoria is a strong and independent woman who is determined to protect her people from the Frankish invaders. She leads her people in battle and becomes known as the ""Mother of the Camps"" due to her ability to organize and lead her people to victory. Along the way, she falls in love with a Frankish warrior named Sigebert, who is torn between his loyalty to his people and his love for Victoria.The novel is filled with action, romance, and political intrigue as the Gallic people struggle to maintain their independence in the face of the Frankish invasion. It also explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom.Overall, The Casque's Lark is a gripping historical novel that brings to life the tumultuous period of the Frankish invasion of Gaul and the brave men and women who fought to defend their land and way of life.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.
