The Post Of Honor (1864)

By Charlotte Bickersteth Wheeler

Book Overview

The Post of Honor is a historical novel written by Charlotte Bickersteth Wheeler in 1864. The story is set in the early 18th century and revolves around the life of a young Englishman named Algernon Sydney who is torn between his loyalty to his country and his love for a French woman, Louise de la Valliere. Algernon is sent to France as a spy by the English government to gather information about the French military, but he falls in love with Louise and becomes torn between his duty and his heart.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as Algernon struggles to balance his personal feelings with his obligations to his country. The story also delves into the political tensions between England and France at the time, as well as the complex relationships between the various characters.The Post of Honor is a well-written and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics and culture of 18th century Europe. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the complex relationships between nations and individuals.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: 1120916275
• ISBN13: 9781120916273
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"