Heart And Sword (1898)

Heart and Sword is a historical novel written by John Strange Winter and published in 1898. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young Englishman named Richard Granville. Richard is a brave and ambitious man who dreams of becoming a successful soldier and making a name for himself in the world. He joins the army and is sent to fight in the Thirty Years' War in Europe. During his time in the army, Richard meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Margaret. However, their love is threatened by the war and the political tensions of the time. Richard must navigate dangerous battles and political intrigue in order to protect his love and fulfill his dreams. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with romance and drama. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the sacrifices that people make for their dreams and their country. Winter's vivid descriptions of battle scenes and the historical setting make the novel a compelling and immersive read.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.