Overview
The Eagle's Shadow is a novel written by James Branch Cabell. The story is set in the fictional country of Poictesme, where the protagonist, Felix Kennaston, is a successful writer and a man of wealth. He is a man of many talents and interests, and he has a reputation for being a bit of a ladies' man.The novel begins with Kennaston receiving a letter from a woman named Mary Embree, who claims to have been in love with him for years. Kennaston is intrigued by the letter and decides to meet Mary in person. When they meet, Mary tells him that she has a plan to overthrow the current government and establish a new one, with Kennaston as the leader.Kennaston is initially skeptical of Mary's plan, but as he becomes more involved in the plot, he begins to see the potential for change in Poictesme. However, as the plot unfolds, Kennaston realizes that the new government may not be as idealistic as he had hoped. He must decide whether to continue with the plan or to abandon it and risk losing everything he has worked for.The Eagle's Shadow is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of power, love, and the consequences of one's actions. Cabell's writing is both witty and insightful, and his characters are complex and multifaceted. The novel is a must-read for fans of political thrillers and literary fiction alike.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781498009935
- ISBN-10: 149800993X
- Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- Publish Date: March 2014
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.59 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.83 pounds
- Page Count: 280
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