"On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a compelling story set against the backdrop of the second siege of Vienna in 1683, focusing on the Polish people who were caught in a tense situation. Follow the journey of Pan Gideon Pangovski, his young ward Panna Anulka, and her aunt, as they navigate a land filled with danger, where social class and political unrest threaten their safety. Beginning with a harsh winter, their travels are disrupted by the presence of menacing wolves and a group of young knights who come to their rescue and who set the stage for tales of bravery, courtship, and hierarchy, all pointing towards impending conflict in the heart of historic Europe.
On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski
By Henryk Sienkiewicz
In a winter of looming war, a journey turns treacherous when wolves and knights appear, revealing the hidden dangers of nobility and the promise of both love and conflict.
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About the AuthorHenryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz, also known by the pseudonym Litwos, was a Polish epic writer. He is remembered for his historical novels, such as the Trilogy series and especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadis (1896).
Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz, also known by the pseudonym Litwos, was a Polish epic writer. He is remembered for his historical novels, such as the Trilogy series and especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadis (1896).
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