Swiss Heroes: An Historical Romance of the Time of Charles the Bold

"Swiss Heroes: An Historical Romance of the Time of Charles the Bold" by A. A. Willys is a historical romance unfolding in the late Middle Ages, where the Swiss Confederation clashes with Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Three heroes emerge—Hans Vögeli, Heinrich Vögeli, and Walter Irmy—as symbols of Swiss resistance and patriotism against foreign control. The story begins amid Basle's Saint Jacob’s Day festivities, where burghers Hans Irmy and Ulrich Iseli discuss past grievances against France and navigate Charles the Bold's schemes. The elder Irmy's battle memories highlight courage, honor, and the struggle for freedom. This is a novel where loyalty and conflict shape the destiny of a nation.