Barlasch Of The Guard (1903)

Barlasch of the Guard is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman, first published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a soldier named Barlasch, who serves in the Imperial Guard of the German Army. Barlasch is a grizzled veteran who has seen many battles and has a reputation for being tough and unyielding.The novel begins with Barlasch being assigned to guard duty at the palace of the Grand Duke of Ehrenstein. While on duty, he meets the Grand Duke's young daughter, Princess Alix, who is fascinated by the gruff soldier. Barlasch becomes a mentor to the young princess, teaching her about the harsh realities of life and the ways of the world.As the story progresses, Barlasch becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and betrayal. He discovers that the Grand Duke's advisors are plotting against him and that Princess Alix's life is in danger. Barlasch must use all of his skills and experience to protect the princess and foil the plot against the Grand Duke.Barlasch of the Guard is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, duty, and honor. It is a timeless tale of heroism and sacrifice that will captivate readers of all ages.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.