The Impending Sword: A Novel (Vol. 2 of 3)

"The Impending Sword: A Novel (Vol. 2 of 3)" by Edmund Yates is a book that follows the story of Bryan Duval, a famous actor, as he gets ready to travel to America with his acting group. The story shows their complicated friendships and relationships as they all work together in the theater world. As the volume begins, Duval and his group are getting ready to leave London for Liverpool. A young actress named Clara Montressor thinks about her relationship with Duval as she receives a letter that explains their travel plans. The beginning chapters show how busy they are getting ready and hints at the relationships that will form as the characters face both chances and competition in the world of acting. Other people, like Mr. Foster and a mysterious sailor become important characters and set the scene for mystery and arguments as the story goes on.