The Versailles Legacy
The Versailles Legacy by Lyn Alexander is a historical fiction novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on December 18, 2013. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I, focusing on the struggles of Germany in 1933 as it grapples with the repercussions of the Treaty of Versailles. The narrative follows Erich von Schellendorf, a career cavalry officer, as he navigates personal aspirations and external pressures that threaten his dreams.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of Erich’s dual desires: to help his wife, Britt, overcome her psychological challenges and to compete on the German equestrian team in the upcoming 1936 Olympics. However, his ambitions are complicated by the interference of a British agent named Trudell, who blackmails him into a covert operation for Special Intelligence Services. Additionally, the rise of Adolf Hitler and his political machinations further complicate the landscape, adding layers of tension and conflict to Erich’s journey. This edition provides a detailed look at the historical context and personal dilemmas faced by individuals during a tumultuous period in German history.
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Second in The Schellendorf Series: After the ‘War to End All Wars’, the German post-war recovery in 1933 still staggers under the crushing terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Erich von Schellendorf, a career cavalry officer, has two desires in life: that his beloved wife, Britt, can break free from the psychological turmoil that prevents her from living life to the full; and that he can ride on the German equestrian team in the 1936 Olympics. Both dreams seem reasonable, until a British agent named Trudell blackmails Erich into doing a small job for Special Intelligence Services. And a political rabble-rouser named Adolf Hitler seizes absolute control of the German government.
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