"The Iron Arrow Head or The Buckler Maiden: A Tale of the Northman Invasion" by Eugene Sue is an early 20th-century historical novel, painting a vivid picture of the Northman invasion of France and its impact on the people living there. The story centers around Eidiol, a Parisian skipper, and his family as they grapple with the looming threat of invasion and the everyday struggles of living under feudal rule, potentially intersecting with powerful figures like Rothbert, the Count of Paris. Readers are immediately introduced to the humble life of Eidiol, a leader in the Mariners' Guild, whose family, including his courageous son Guyrion and beloved daughter Anne, become entangled in the larger conflict between the Normans and the French, where themes of class, love, loyalty, and courage play out against a backdrop of historical violence and societal transformation. A significant clash occurs, highlighting Guyrion's bravery against Count Rothbert’s knights, foreshadowing the approaching war.
The Iron Arrow Head or The Buckler Maiden: A Tale of the Northman Invasion
By Eugène Sue
As Vikings descend upon France, a skipper’s family is caught between loyalty to their community, the whims of their rulers, and the brutal reality of war.
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About the AuthorMarie-Joseph "Eugène" Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel in France with his very popular and widely imitated The Mysteries of Paris, which was published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843.
Marie-Joseph "Eugène" Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel in France with his very popular and widely imitated The Mysteries of Paris, which was published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843.
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