The Red Axe: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Red Axe is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) (1860–1914).
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"The Red Axe" by S. R. Crockett is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set in a medieval-like world filled with intrigue, betrayal, and the struggle for power, centering on the experiences of a young boy named Hugo Gottfried, who is the son of a hereditary executioner. The narrative delves into themes of treachery, the burden of legacy, and the innocent beginnings of young love against a backdrop of a tyrannical Duke and his brutal regime. At the start of the book, we meet Hugo, who lives in the Red Tower and feels deeply isolated from the children of the town because of his father's grim occupation and lineage. The opening chapter introduces the tension in the town of Thorn, ruled by the merciless Duke Casimir, culminating in a dramatic moment when Hugo's life intertwines with that of a captive child, Princess Helene. As Hugo navigates his complex feelings for Helene and grapples with his father's legacy, an undercurrent of rebellion stirs amid the fear and oppression of the Duke's regime. This sets the stage for the unfolding drama and challenges that Hugo will face, marking the beginning of his journey not only as a bystander but as a young man caught in the tempest of a divided realm.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Red Axe
- Author credits: Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) (1860–1914)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Executions and executioners -- Fiction
- Love stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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