Publisher's Synopsis
The Sword of Dundee is a historical fiction novel written by Theodora Agnes Peck and published in 1908. The story is set in Scotland during the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Archie Armstrong, who comes from a long line of sword makers in Dundee. Archie is determined to prove himself as a skilled swordsman and becomes embroiled in a dangerous political conspiracy involving the Scottish rebellion against English rule.As Archie journeys through Scotland, he encounters a cast of characters including a mysterious woman named Mary, a group of rebels led by the charismatic James Graham, and an English soldier named Captain John who becomes his rival. Along the way, Archie must navigate treacherous alliances and battles while also grappling with his own personal demons and desires.The Sword of Dundee is a thrilling adventure that captures the spirit of Scotland's history and culture. Peck's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and customs add depth and richness to the story, while the characters' struggles and triumphs resonate with universal themes of identity, loyalty, and love.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.
