Marjorie Bowen
The Quest of Glory
eBook
(Lume Books May 11, 2018)
“The Austrian guns had ceased with the early sunset, and the desolate city of Prague was silent, encompassed by the enemy and the hard, continuous cold of a Bohemian December…”
This is a brilliant romance, quite different from any ordinary story of the French courts. It leaves the reader with a great tenderness for its baffled young glory-seeking hero, the Marquis de Vauvenargues, soldier, courtier, and philosopher.
Opening in Prague, this is a story of heartbreak, intrigue and heroism, that sweeps across the life of the real historical figure of the Marquis himself, from mid-winter battles to high court opulence. A thrilling read and another classic from queen of the genre, Marjorie Bowen.
“Very brilliantly described” – THE SPECTATOR
“A book remarkable alike for its vividness and for its historical perspective” DAILY EXPRESS
“… one of the most novel features of Miss Bowen’s book is the care she takes to see the point of view of Mary’s lovers. She makes a plausible case for Bothwell and even joins the very select band of those who have something good to say for Darnley” TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
“Fresh, vivid, exciting and enthralling … This is a fine book” THE SPHERE
“A book in every way worthwhile … as an individual contribution to the subject, Miss Bowen’s work is of the exceptional class” THE SCOTSMAN
Born in 1885, Marjorie Bowen was one of Britain’s most prolific authors of the twentieth century. Writing was more than just a hobby: her works were the primary source of financial support for her family. Between 1906 and her death in 1952, Bowen wrote over 150 books, garnering much acclaim for her popular histories and historical and gothic romances. Alongside masterful descriptions and concise, efficient prose, she deftly rendered larger-than-life subjects in the minds of her readers. To this day, aficionados of the genres covet Bowen’s work.
This is a brilliant romance, quite different from any ordinary story of the French courts. It leaves the reader with a great tenderness for its baffled young glory-seeking hero, the Marquis de Vauvenargues, soldier, courtier, and philosopher.
Opening in Prague, this is a story of heartbreak, intrigue and heroism, that sweeps across the life of the real historical figure of the Marquis himself, from mid-winter battles to high court opulence. A thrilling read and another classic from queen of the genre, Marjorie Bowen.
Praise for Marjorie Bowen
...“Very brilliantly described” – THE SPECTATOR
“A book remarkable alike for its vividness and for its historical perspective” DAILY EXPRESS
“… one of the most novel features of Miss Bowen’s book is the care she takes to see the point of view of Mary’s lovers. She makes a plausible case for Bothwell and even joins the very select band of those who have something good to say for Darnley” TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
“Fresh, vivid, exciting and enthralling … This is a fine book” THE SPHERE
“A book in every way worthwhile … as an individual contribution to the subject, Miss Bowen’s work is of the exceptional class” THE SCOTSMAN
Born in 1885, Marjorie Bowen was one of Britain’s most prolific authors of the twentieth century. Writing was more than just a hobby: her works were the primary source of financial support for her family. Between 1906 and her death in 1952, Bowen wrote over 150 books, garnering much acclaim for her popular histories and historical and gothic romances. Alongside masterful descriptions and concise, efficient prose, she deftly rendered larger-than-life subjects in the minds of her readers. To this day, aficionados of the genres covet Bowen’s work.
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