Vain & Valour: Volume 1 - Vanity - Couverture souple

Autor, Justan

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798889404231

Editeur : Staten House, 2023

Synopsis

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Suspense, Anti-heroism, and a Dash of Gruel.

1791. Switzerland. Revolution roars at the borders. A fragile Confederacy trembles. Somewhere between the Alps and anarchy, a nameless fugitive races for his life — clutching a scroll that could stop it all.

There’s just one problem: a blow to the head erases his past, his purpose... and possibly his common sense. Now without his memory, our hero is convinced of one thing alone: he is a man of consequence, taste, and decidedly better breeding than his current company.

And so, outwitted by peasants, undone by fowl, and pursued by enemies he can’t even recall, he stumbles through a farce of mistaken identities, absurd intrigues, muddy battlefields, and the occasional duel to survive.

Yet, with a nation sitting on a powder keg, and his amnesia a ticking clock, the questions only multiply: Will he recall who he is before it’s too late? Or will Switzerland fall? Is he the traitor everyone seeks? Or simply history’s hapless fool?

Vain, blundering, bold, and probably the most WANTED man in the Confederacy, he might — just might — change the course of history... if he doesn’t make matters worse.

“In vain doth valour bleed...” — Milton

For fans of rich historical, picaresque adventures served with the sharp wit and chaotic farce of the literary classics.

Themes & Tropes: The Accidental Anti-Hero: Arrogant, vain, and gloriously out of his depth. Amnesia & Quest for Identity: A mystery where the missing puzzle piece is himself. Mistaken Identity: A classic farce of spies, bandits, lovers, and impostors. Fugitive on the Run: A high-stakes chase across the Alps with a Ticking Clock. The MacGuffin: A secret scroll that holds the key to Saving the Nation. Political Intrigue: Spies, lies, and 18th-century chaos. Reverse Rags to Riches: A noble forced to endure peasant life. Rich Historical Setting: The powder keg of 1790s Switzerland.

EDITORIAL PRAISE: Volume 1 - Vanity (Vain & Valour) by Justan Autor is a captivating novel that intricately weaves themes of ambition and morality. With its rich prose and engaging characters, this story will undoubtedly resonate with readers who cherish a traditional narrative style. — The Coffee Pot Book Club

A rollicking adventure! — Reader review

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Justan Autor is a newcomer author to the world of novels, bringing a passion for the arts to historical fiction.Throughout his youth and adulthood, Justan has been painting, landscape gardening, tailoring, playing the pianoforte, and composing classical music. It was only 5 years ago that he discovered his true calling in narrative and novel writing.Inspired by a love of 18th and 19th century literature, Justan aims to bring seldom-told tales of old to life. His first novel will immerse readers in the sights, sounds, and struggles of 18th century Switzerland, employing evocative settings, multilayered characters, and dramatic storytelling - all with an element of the burlesque - that should, he hopes, resonate with readers, transporting them into a living past. Justan's diverse artistic talents and passions come together to shape his unique voice and perspective as a newcomer to historical fiction.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Staten House
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798889404231
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
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