The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Complete

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The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Complete

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~12 hours·58 chapters

Chapters

58 total

THE BATTLE OF THE STRONG - [A ROMANCE OF TWO KINGDOMS]

0:03

By Gilbert Parker

0:01

INTRODUCTION

7:01

NOTE

0:29

PROEM

2:21

CHAPTER I

12:39

CHAPTER II

12:53

CHAPTER III

9:19

CHAPTER IV

9:16

ELEVEN YEARS AFTER

0:01

Description

Set against the rugged coastlines and windswept hills of a land where ancient loyalties still echo, the story follows a spirited young woman caught between the expectations of her own people and the allure of a distant kingdom’s emissary. As negotiations between the two realms turn tense, she becomes an unexpected bridge, her courage and intuition guiding secret meetings that could avert war. The narrative captures the clash of tradition and ambition, while painting vivid portraits of village life, market chatter, and the quiet moments where love quietly takes root.

Meanwhile, a determined officer from the neighboring kingdom arrives with a mission that tests his sense of duty and his growing affection for the woman who challenges his worldview. Their tentative alliance reveals hidden histories and whispered legends that hint at a shared destiny. Through lyrical description and tender dialogue, the first act builds a compelling mix of political intrigue and heartfelt romance, inviting listeners to imagine what might happen when two strong hearts confront the forces that seek to keep them apart.

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Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (697K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-11-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Parker

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

Best known for sweeping historical romances and adventure stories, he brought Canadian settings and imperial politics to a wide popular audience. His novels mixed vivid atmosphere with public drama, and several became especially well known in the English-speaking world.

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