The Eagle's Shadow

The Eagle's Shadow is a novel written by James Branch Cabell, first published in 1904. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Poictesme, where a young man named Manuel is on a quest to prove his worth and win the love of the beautiful princess, Alianora. Manuel is aided in his quest by a mysterious figure known as the Old Man of the Mountain, who teaches him the secrets of magic and alchemy.As Manuel's powers grow, he becomes embroiled in a struggle for power between the king and his ambitious chancellor, who seeks to overthrow the monarch and seize the throne for himself. Manuel must use all his cunning and magical abilities to thwart the chancellor's plans and save the kingdom from chaos and destruction.The Eagle's Shadow is a classic work of fantasy fiction, filled with magic, adventure, and romance. Cabell's vivid and imaginative writing style brings the world of Poictesme to life, and his complex characters and intricate plot keep readers engaged from beginning to end. This book is a must-read for fans of classic fantasy literature.1904. Today, some recognize Cabell as one of the first contemporary writers from the South. He is also noted for his unique blending of classic myths and legends with his own imagination and is considered a pioneer of fantasy writing. The book begins: This is the story of Margaret Hugonin and of the Eagle. And with your permission, we will for the present defer all consideration of the bird, and devote our unqualified attention to Margaret. I have always esteemed Margaret the obvious, sensible, most appropriate name that can be bestowed upon a girl-child, for it is a name that fits a woman-any woman-as neatly as her proper size in gloves. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.