
By Gilbert Parker
INTRODUCTION - THE TRAIL OF THE SWORD
A NOTE
CHAPTER I - AN ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY
CHAPTER II - THE THREAT OF A RENEGADE
CHAPTER III - THE FACE AT THE WINDOW
CHAPTER IV - THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS
CHAPTER V - THE FRUITS OF THE LAW
CHAPTER VI - THE KIDNAPPING
CHAPTER VII - FRIENDS IN COUNCIL
A young soldier writes to his aging father, offering a tale that blends personal confession with the restless spirit of early North‑American warfare. Set against the fortified walls of Quebec, the story opens as British and French forces clash for control of the continent, and a passionate romance blossoms between a daring English officer and a spirited French‑Canadian maiden. Their love is tested by the roar of muskets, the rumble of cannons, and the ever‑present threat of betrayal.
The narrative follows the bold exploits of Jessica Leveret, the charismatic Pierre le Moyne, and the steadfast George Gering as they navigate honor, loyalty, and the harsh realities of frontier combat. Early skirmishes and a looming duel hint at the fierce personal and national rivalries that will shape their destinies, while a charismatic mutineer‑turned‑pirate adds a darker edge to the unfolding drama. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid portrait of courage, conflict, and the fragile hope of love in a tumultuous age.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (302K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
Nov 16, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1932
A leading Canadian novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Gilbert Parker brought the history, landscapes, and cultural tensions of Canada to a wide international readership. His romantic and dramatic stories made him one of the best-known Canadian writers of his era.
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