Richard Carvel — Volume 08
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-10-18 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #5372 |
Description
"Richard Carvel — Volume 08" by Winston Churchill is the final volume of a historical novel first published in 1899. Set during the American Revolution, this concluding installment brings together the story's political and romantic elements. Young Richard Carvel joins the nascent American navy under John Paul Jones, fights in the dramatic North Sea battle between the Bonhomme Richard and the Serapis, and suffers severe wounds. His recovery and ultimate fate intertwine with his lifelong love for Dorothy Manners, leading to resolution back in Maryland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)