"For the White Christ: A Story of the Days of Charlemagne" by Robert Ames Bennet is a stirring historical adventure set in Charlemagne's era. The book plunges into a world of clashing swords and cultures, primarily focusing on Roland, a noble Frankish count. The story opens with Roland and the young princess Rothada traveling on a Frisian trade ship when Vikings suddenly attack, leading to a fierce confrontation that showcases Roland's bravery and loyalty. Against a backdrop of warfare and ambition, the story weaves together Roland’s fate with those of others, like the ominous earl Olvir, exploring themes of honor, identity, and the tumultuous relationship between the Franks and Vikings, all set against an atmosphere thick with tension and looming conflict.
For the White Christ: A Story of the Days of Charlemagne
By Robert Ames Bennet
When Viking raiders attack a ship carrying a Frankish count and a princess, a battle erupts, igniting a saga of honor, loyalty, and war.
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About the AuthorRobert Ames Bennet (1870–1954) was an American writer of westerns and science fiction. Early in his career Bennet wrote short stories, drama scripts, and novels for a variety of genres under the pen name Lee Robinet. By the 1930s he was primarily a western writer, penning such stories as Caught in the Wild, Go-Getter Gary, and Guns on the Rio Grande. Several of his novels were made into films, including "Finders Keepers" and "Out of the Depths". His Thyra: A Romance of the Polar Pit is considered a classic of the Lost World genre and is listed in 333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel a collection of the best efforts in Science-Fantasy up to and including 1950.
Robert Ames Bennet (1870–1954) was an American writer of westerns and science fiction. Early in his career Bennet wrote short stories, drama scripts, and novels for a variety of genres under the pen name Lee Robinet. By the 1930s he was primarily a western writer, penning such stories as Caught in the Wild, Go-Getter Gary, and Guns on the Rio Grande. Several of his novels were made into films, including "Finders Keepers" and "Out of the Depths". His Thyra: A Romance of the Polar Pit is considered a classic of the Lost World genre and is listed in 333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel a collection of the best efforts in Science-Fantasy up to and including 1950.
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