Heart And Sword (1898)

Heart and Sword is a novel written by John Strange Winter and published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Muriel St. John. Muriel is the daughter of a wealthy aristocrat and is engaged to be married to a man she does not love. The novel explores the themes of love, duty, and sacrifice as Muriel struggles to reconcile her heart's desires with her family's expectations.As the story unfolds, Muriel meets a young man named Geoffrey, who is a soldier in the British army. Despite their different backgrounds and social status, Muriel and Geoffrey fall in love. However, their love is threatened by the expectations of their families and the social norms of the time.The novel also delves into the experiences of soldiers during the late 19th century, including their training, battles, and the physical and emotional toll of war. Winter's writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of military life and the complexities of relationships during this period.Heart and Sword is a classic romance novel that explores the themes of love, duty, and sacrifice in the context of late 19th century British society. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers today.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.