The Impending Sword: A Novel (Vol. 1 of 3)
by Edmund Yates
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About This Book
The novel is a Victorian-era work of fiction that delves into themes of political intrigue, social dynamics, and personal drama. Set against a backdrop of contemporary societal issues, the story focuses on complex characters and their interactions as they navigate a world filled with tension and uncertainty.The first volume of the trilogy introduces the central plot and characters, setting the stage for the unfolding drama and conflict. Yates' narrative explores themes of power, morality, and societal change, providing readers with a detailed and engaging depiction of the era’s social and poli...
Chapters (23)
- THE IMPENDING SWORD.
- IMPENDING SWORD.
- EDMUND YATES,
- MR. AND MRS. J. A. FITHIAN,
- CONTENTS OF VOL. I.
- Book the First. THE EMPIRE CITY.
- Book the First.
- THE EMPIRE CITY.
- CHAPTER I.
- CHAPTER II.
- CHAPTER III.
- CHAPTER IV.
- CHAPTER V.
- * * * * * *
- CHAPTER VI.
- CHAPTER VII.
- * * * * * *
- CHAPTER VIII.
- CHAPTER IX.
- CHAPTER X.
- * * * * * *
- * * * * * *
- END OF VOL. I.
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