The Maid-At-Arms: A Novel

By Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

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Amidst a bitter war, a man arrives at his family's estate to discover that home can be a battlefield of its own.

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History - American Literature Fiction

Released

2004-05-01

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Summary

"The Maid-At-Arms: A Novel" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical fiction set in colonial America during a great war. George Ormond journeys to Varicks' Manor to meet his northern relatives, facing family drama, loyalty conflicts, and the personal costs of war. The story introduces Jack Mount, highlighting family tensions. George feels out of place, longing for his southern home. Interactions with his cousin Dorothy Varick reveal her family's eccentric nature and the growing war anxieties. Through vivid descriptions, the novel explores the clash between relationships and loyalty in wartime, inviting readers into a world of intrigue and emotion.