Chanticleer

Chanticleer

Violette Hall

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9780548411452
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Chanticleer: A Pastoral Romance by Violette Hall is a novel set in the countryside of England during the 18th century. The story revolves around the lives of two families - the wealthy and influential De Courcy family and the humble and hardworking farmers, the Larkins. The De Courcy family consists of the proud and arrogant Sir Lionel, his kind-hearted wife Lady De Courcy, and their beautiful daughter, Lady Rosalind. The Larkin family comprises of the honest and hardworking farmer, John Larkin, his wife, and their son, Robin.The novel begins with the arrival of Sir Lionel and Lady De Courcy at their country estate, where they plan to spend the summer. Lady Rosalind, who is tired of the frivolous and superficial lifestyle of the aristocracy, is immediately drawn to the simplicity and sincerity of the Larkin family. She develops a close friendship with Robin, and they spend their days exploring the countryside, reading poetry, and discussing philosophy.As their friendship deepens, Lady Rosalind and Robin begin to fall in love. However, their love is threatened by the class differences between them, and the disapproval of Sir Lionel, who has other plans for his daughter’s future. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations, and the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their choices.Chanticleer: A Pastoral Romance is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of the English countryside and the complexities of human relationships. It is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice, and a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 editions, that are true to their original work.

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