E. Gallienne Robin / EGallienne Robin
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
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Librería Elías (Asturias)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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''Jacquine of the Hut: A Romance of the Channel Islands'' is a novel written by E. Gallienne Robin and published in 1912. The story takes place in the Channel Islands, an archipelago off the coast of Normandy, France. The protagonist, Jacquine, is a young woman who lives in a small hut with her father, a fisherman. Despite their humble living conditions, Jacquine is a spirited and independent woman who dreams of a better life. One day, Jacquine meets a wealthy Englishman named Sir Edward, who is vacationing on the island. The two fall in love, but their different social backgrounds create obstacles to their relationship. Jacquine’s father disapproves of the match, and Sir Edward’s family does not approve of his relationship with a commoner. Despite the challenges, Jacquine and Sir Edward continue to see each other in secret. However, their happiness is short-lived when Sir Edward’s family discovers their relationship and forces him to end it. Jacquine is heartbroken and feels betrayed by Sir Edward, who she believed loved her as much as she loved him. The novel follows Jacquine’s journey as she tries to move on from her heartbreak and find a new purpose in life. She learns to rely on herself and discovers a talent for painting, which helps her express her emotions and find solace. Overall, ''Jacquine of the Hut: A Romance of the Channel Islands'' is a story about love, class differences, and personal growth. It paints a vivid picture of life on the Channel Islands and explores the challenges faced by those who dare to defy societal norms.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.
