The Maid at Arms (The Cardigan Series #2) Robert William Chambers (1865-1933) was an American artist and writer. According to some estimates, Chambers was one of the most successful literary careers of his period, his later novels selling well and a handful achieving best-seller status. Many of his works were also serialized in magazines. The Maid-At-Arms is a popular book by Robert W. Chambers. Heroic romance, well written, in poetic and lovely language a retelling of the early stages of the rebellion of the 13 colonies against the English, with an American, stalwart and honourable hero, and a sweet and brave heroine. Well, as one would expect, after many tribulations, the HEA is reached...Sweet, pleasant, melodramatic... Includes vintage illustration!