M. A. M. Hoppus / MAMHoppus / Mrs. Alfred Marks / MrsAlfred Marks
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The Locket V1: A Tale of Old Guernsey is a historical novel written by M.A.M. Hoppus and originally published in 1889. Set in the late 18th century on the island of Guernsey, the story follows the life of a young woman named Jeanne Barette. Jeanne is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and lives a privileged life, but she is also deeply unhappy. She longs for adventure and romance, but her father is determined to marry her off to a wealthy suitor. When Jeanne meets a handsome young sailor named Pierre, she is immediately smitten. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Pierre is not of the same social class as Jeanne. Despite this, they fall deeply in love and begin a secret affair. As their relationship blossoms, Jeanne discovers a locket that belonged to her mother, who died when she was a child. The locket holds a mysterious secret that could change Jeanne’s life forever. With the help of Pierre, she sets out to uncover the truth behind the locket and her mother’s past. The Locket V1: A Tale of Old Guernsey is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life on the island in the 18th century. It is a story of love, adventure, and mystery that will captivate readers from beginning to end.In Two Volumes.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.
