The Admiral: A Romance of Nelson in the Year of the Nile by Sladen
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| Author | Sladen, Douglas Brooke Wheelton, 1856-1947 |
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| Title | The Admiral: A Romance of Nelson in the Year of the Nile |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Admiral: A Romance of Nelson in the Year of the Nile" by Douglas Sladen is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book depicts the life and character of the famous British naval commander Horatio Nelson, focusing on the significant events surrounding the year of the Battle of the Nile. The narrative explores Nelson's romantic entanglements, particularly with Lady Hamilton, along with the political intrigue of the time, through the perspective of Captain Thomas Trinder, who serves as the narrator. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Lady Katherine Fleet, the daughter of Lord Eastry, and her secret engagement to young Will Hardres, who is about to embark on a naval mission with Admiral Nelson. As the story unfolds, Will receives news of his imminent departure to sea, stirring a tempest of emotions in both him and Katherine. The narrative weaves through their exchanges, highlighting Katherine’s beauty and strength, alongside her feelings for Will, as they each navigate the expectations of their social standings and personal desires amidst the backdrop of war and honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47944 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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