The Captain's Daughter (1903)

By Gwendolen Overton

Book Overview

The Captain's Daughter is a historical novel written by Gwendolen Overton in 1903. The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the life of a young woman named Molly who is the daughter of a British sea captain. Molly's father is captured by the French and she is left to fend for herself in a world that is hostile to the British. Molly must use her wits and courage to survive and find a way to rescue her father. Along the way, she meets a French officer named Armand who becomes her ally and eventually her love interest. The novel explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and love in the face of adversity. The Captain's Daughter is a compelling historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those affected by the Napoleonic Wars.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163901520
• ISBN13: 9781163901526
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"