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A Street Shaken by Light: The Story of William Neilson, Volume I
A Street Shaken by Light: The Story of William Neilson, Volume I
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William Neilson, a young man from Edinburgh, sets out to make his fortune in Europe in 1720. He meets a beautiful woman and is imprisoned in the Bastille. After being shipwrecked, he becomes an equerry, a linguist, and a commandant in Persia. Eventually, he is sent back to France and Scotland in the service of the Young Pretender. This is a brilliant and entertaining fiction that brings a world of adventure and romance to life.
Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group
An epic journey that is truly worth embarking upon, "The Adventures of William Neilson" by Marianka Swain, a renowned historical writer, takes readers on a captivating and whimsical adventure through the life of William Neilson.
In 1720, a young William Neilson sets sail from Edinburgh, driven by a desire to make his fortune in Europe. His journey begins with a voyage to Rotterdam, followed by a treacherous trek to Paris, where he meets the enigmatic banker John Law. Within a day, Neilson finds himself imprisoned in the notorious Bastille, separated from the love of his life, a young woman of unparalleled beauty.
Despite the confines of his imprisonment, Neilson's spirit remains unbroken. He finds solace in his dreams and memories, cherishing the moments he shared with his beloved. When finally released, he is dispatched to sea, bound for the Indies. Along the way, he experiences shipwreck, becomes an equerry on the Île-de-France, commands a disorderly legion in Persia, acquires fluency in multiple languages, and anticipates a summons from the Stuart king in exile in Rome.
However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he is sent back to France and thence to Scotland in the service of the Young Pretender. Throughout his adventures, Neilson showcases his remarkable resilience, wit, and courage, navigating through treacherous political landscapes and encountering a diverse range of characters.
"The Adventures of William Neilson" is a masterpiece of historical fiction, filled with thrilling escapades, romantic encounters, and a rich tapestry of historical events. Marianka Swain's storytelling is masterful, bringing a whole world of adventure and romance to life in the hands of one of our most ingenious storytellers and finest writers. This captivating tale will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in William Neilson's extraordinary journey.
Weight: 372g
Dimension: 145 x 201 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914495106
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