The Spanish Heroine: A Tale Of War And Love (1851)

By William C. Falkner

Book Overview

The Spanish Heroine: A Tale Of War And Love is a historical novel written by William C. Falkner in 1851. The story is set during the Peninsular War in Spain, which was fought between 1807 and 1814. The main character is a young Spanish woman named Inez, who becomes a heroine of the war after her family is killed by French soldiers. Inez joins the Spanish resistance and fights alongside the guerrilla fighters, earning the nickname ""The Spanish Heroine"".The novel follows Inez's journey as she falls in love with a British officer named Arthur, who is fighting on the side of the Spanish. The two face many challenges, both on and off the battlefield, as they navigate their feelings for each other while also fighting for their country's freedom.The Spanish Heroine explores themes of love, war, patriotism, and sacrifice, and offers a vivid portrayal of the Peninsular War and the struggles faced by those who fought in it. Overall, it is a gripping and emotional tale of bravery and romance set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Spanish history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120929814
• ISBN13: 9781120929815
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"