A Hero of Liége: A Story of the Great War

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strang, Herbert

Contributor:

Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

A Hero of Liège: A Story of the Great War

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Hero of Liège: A Story of the Great War" by Herbert Strang is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on Kenneth Amory, a young Englishman caught in the tense early days of World War I as he grapples with loyalty to his family business in Germany and the rising conflict between the nations. It explores themes of espionage and courage as Kenneth finds himself in a precarious situation. The opening of the story sets the stage for the unfolding conflict, as Kenneth is in Cologne, Germany, working for his father's partner, Max Finkelstein. A conversation among the three characters hints at the brewing war, with Kenneth's loyalty to England contrasted against the dismissive attitudes of his German associates. After overhearing a conspiracy involving the undermining of a bridge in Belgium, Kenneth finds himself arrested under suspicion of being a spy, escalating the stakes. With cunning and determination, he narrowly escapes his predicament, teaming up with a stranger named Lewis Granger to thwart the German plans and ultimately protect his homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-03-14