THE EAGLE?S SHADOW IBD

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The Eagle?s Shadow is a novel by James Branch Cabell, first published in 1904. The book is a historical romance set in the 16th century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Clevering, who is the son of a wealthy merchant. Richard is sent to London to study law, but he soon becomes involved in the political intrigues of the court. He falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Margaret, who is the daughter of a powerful nobleman. However, their love is threatened by the machinations of Margaret?s father, who is determined to use her as a pawn in his political games. Richard must navigate the dangerous world of court politics and fight for his love against all odds. The novel is a classic tale of love, ambition, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in English history.1904. Today, some recognize Cabell as one of the first contemporary writers from the South. He is also noted for his unique blending of classic myths and legends with his own imagination and is considered a pioneer of fantasy writing. The book begins: This is the story of Margaret Hugonin and of the Eagle. And with your permission, we will for the present defer all consideration of the bird, and devote our unqualified attention to Margaret. I have always esteemed Margaret the obvious, sensible, most appropriate name that can be bestowed upon a girl-child, for it is a name that fits a woman-any woman-as neatly as her proper size in gloves. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.