LIBROS DEL AUTOR: frances brooke

12 resultados para LIBROS DEL AUTOR: frances brooke

  • The History of Emily Montague
    Frances Brooke
    The History of Emily Montague opens three years after the conclusion of the Seven Years’ War, with letters spanning from April 1766 to November 1767. This epistolary novel, primarily written from the perspectives of Colonel Edward Rivers, a British officer seeking a future in the newly acquired Canadian colony, and Arabella Fermor, the witty friend of Emily Montague, offers rea...
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    27,66 €

  • Manners
    Frances Brooke
    Delve into the intricate world of 18th-century society with Frances Brooke’s 'Manners: A Novel, Volume 2.' This captivating novel offers a window into the lives and social expectations of the era. Through a series of engaging characters and witty dialogue, Brooke explores the complexities of relationships, the importance of social graces, and the challenges faced by individuals...
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    26,02 €

  • The History of Emily Montague, by the Author of Lady Julia Mandeville
    Frances Brooke
    'The History of Emily Montague,' penned by Frances Brooke, the author of 'Lady Julia Mandeville,' stands as a captivating epistolary novel that transports readers to 18th-century Canada. Through a series of letters, the story unfolds amidst the backdrop of burgeoning colonial life, offering a unique perspective on the interactions between British settlers and the indigenous pop...
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    25,29 €

  • The History Of Emily Montague V1 (1769)
    Frances Brooke
    The History of Emily Montague V1 (1769) is a novel written by Frances Brooke. The book is set in Quebec City, Canada, during the mid-18th century, and it tells the story of Emily Montague, a young Englishwoman who travels to Canada to escape a failed love affair. Emily Montague is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to start a new life in Canada. She quickly mak...
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    32,24 €

  • Sir Elyot Of The Woods
    Emma Frances Brooke
    Sir Elyot Of The Woods is a historical novel written by Emma Frances Brooke and published in 1907. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the life of a young knight named Sir Elyot, who is banished from his home after being falsely accused of a crime.As he wanders the countryside, Sir Elyot comes across a group of outlaws who are living in the woods. He joins ...
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    42,85 €

  • The Old Maid (1764)
    Frances Brooke / Mary Singleton
    The Old Maid is a novel written by Mary Singleton and published in 1764. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of Miss Charlotte Wentworth, a young woman who, despite her beauty and charm, remains unmarried and becomes known as the ''old maid'' of the town. As the story progresses, Charlotte faces various challenges and obstacles, including the betrayal...
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    35,42 €

  • The History Of Lady Julia Mandeville V1 (1769)
    Frances Brooke
    The History of Lady Julia Mandeville Volume 1 is a novel written by Frances Brooke and published in 1769. The book tells the story of Lady Julia Mandeville, a young woman who is forced into a loveless marriage with the Earl of Belmont. Lady Julia struggles to find happiness in her marriage and is faced with many obstacles along the way. The novel explores themes of love, marria...
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    32,27 €

  • The History of Emily Montague
    Frances Brooke
    Frances Brooke was an 18th century British novelist, playwright, essayist and translator. Under the pseudonym of 'Mary Singleton, Spinster,' she edited thirty-seven issues of her own weekly periodical, 'Old Maid' (1755-1756). In 1769 she published 'The History of Emily Montague.' Although her time in Canada was brief her novel was considered to be the first novel written in ...
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    39,62 €

  • The History Of Emily Montague V2 (1777)
    Frances Brooke
    The History of Emily Montague is a novel written by Frances Brooke and first published in 1769. This book is the second volume of the novel and was published in 1777. The story is set in Quebec City, Canada, during the mid-18th century, and follows the lives of a group of British expatriates living in the city. The main character, Emily Montague, is a young woman who has recent...
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    32,25 €

  • The Confession Of Stephen Whapshare (1898)
    Emma Frances Brooke
    The Confession Of Stephen Whapshare is a novel written by Emma Frances Brooke and published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Stephen Whapshare, a wealthy and successful businessman. The novel begins with Stephen confessing to a murder that he committed twenty years ago. He has kept this secret buried deep within him for all these years ...
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    35,42 €

  • The History of Emily Montague
    Frances Brooke
    Frances Brooke was an 18th century British novelist, playwright, essayist and translator. Under the pseudonym of 'Mary Singleton, Spinster,' she edited thirty-seven issues of her own weekly periodical, 'Old Maid' (1755-1756). In 1769 she published 'The History of Emily Montague.' Although her time in Canada was brief her novel was considered to be the first novel written in ...
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    41,93 €

  • Emily Montague
    Frances Brooke
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    44,50 €