A Broken Sword

A Broken Sword: A Tale Of The Civil War is a historical fiction novel written by Charles King and first published in 1905. The novel is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young Union officer named Jack Shelby. Shelby is a brave and skilled soldier who is deeply committed to the Union cause, but he is also haunted by a dark secret from his past.As the war rages on, Shelby finds himself caught up in a dangerous mission to uncover a Confederate spy ring that is operating within the Union army. Along the way, he must navigate treacherous battlefields, confront his own demons, and confront the harsh realities of war.The novel is a gripping and emotional tale of courage, sacrifice, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. King's vivid descriptions of the battles and the soldiers who fought them bring the Civil War to life in a way that is both thrilling and poignant.A Broken Sword: A Tale Of The Civil War is a timeless classic of historical fiction that is sure to captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.