A Ladder of Swords: A Tale of Love, Laughter and Tears

"A Ladder of Swords: A Tale of Love, Laughter and Tears" by Gilbert Parker opens with the excitement of a shipwreck and doesn't decrease in adventure from there. A historical fiction novel, the book is a romance that shows the courtship and love story of Michel and Angela. These two wide-eyed lovers must fight through societal tribulations that force them apart, and the impending plague only serves to add more urgency to their quest for a happy ending.