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Courtenay Of Walreddon: A Romance Of The West (1884)

Courtenay Of Walreddon: A Romance Of The West (1884)

Bray, Anna Eliza

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ISBN10: 1166471799
ISBN13: 9781166471798
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Courtenay of Walreddon: A Romance of the West is a novel written by Anna Eliza Bray and first published in 1884. The story is set in the West of England in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of the titular character, Courtenay of Walreddon. Courtenay is a brave and honorable man who is deeply in love with his childhood friend, Lady Margaret. However, Lady Margaret is forced into an arranged marriage with a wealthy landowner, Sir William de la Pole, who is cruel and abusive. Courtenay becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous adventures as he tries to protect Lady Margaret from her husband's wrath. He also becomes involved in local politics and tries to improve the lives of the poor and oppressed in the area. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including smugglers, gypsies, and other members of the local community.The novel is a classic example of Victorian romantic fiction, with its themes of love, honor, and duty. It also touches on issues of social justice and the struggle for human rights. The writing is rich and evocative, with detailed descriptions of the landscape and the characters' emotions. Overall, Courtenay of Walreddon is a compelling and engaging read, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and a world of adventure and romance.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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