"The Rock of the Lion" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical tale set in the late 1700s, telling the story of Archy Baskerville, a young American midshipman, during the siege of Gibraltar. After being rescued and arriving on the great ship "Thunderer," Archy's adventure begins as he is revealed to have ties to important historical figures and a lineage that may play a role in his future. Themes of allegiance, self-discovery, and the mixed feelings of legacy arise as Archy faces challenges as a prisoner of war, sailor, and spirited young man in society.
The Rock of the Lion
By Molly Elliot Seawell
Captured, rescued, and sailing towards destiny, a young man's heritage and loyalties are tested amidst naval battles and the towering Rock of Gibraltar.
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