The Sun of Quebec: A Story of a Great Crisis

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The Sun of Quebec: A Story of a Great Crisis

by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler

EN·~9 hours

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Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French and Indian War, this final installment reunites a cast of familiar faces—soldiers, scouts, and Native allies—each caught in the swirl of a continent‑wide crisis. Old friendships are rekindled as Robert Lennox, the enigmatic youth whose past has haunted him since the earlier tales, returns to the safety of Jacobus Huysman’s home. The narrative weaves together political intrigue, battlefield strategy, and the personal stakes of those who have survived countless perils.

In the opening chapter, the weary travelers Robert and Tayoga find refuge in a tidy brick house, where the warm glow of a polished mahogany dining room offers a brief respite from the looming war outside. Their tired bodies and torn clothes contrast sharply with the comfort of a hearty meal prepared by Caterina, reminding listeners of the fragile line between survival and surrender. As the characters settle in, the story hints at deeper secrets about Robert’s lineage and the looming decisions that will shape the fate of the whole region.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (545K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Nash, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-07-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler

Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler

1862–1919

Best known for fast-moving historical adventures for young readers, this Kentucky-born writer turned American history into vivid frontier, Civil War, and colonial-era fiction. His books blended action with a strong sense of place, helping generations of readers imagine the past as a lived experience.

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