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The Golden Lion of Granpere

The Golden Lion of Granpere

Trollope, Anthony

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1417912472
ISBN13: 9781417912476
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 30 2004
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Golden Lion of Granpere is a novel by Anthony Trollope that tells the story of a family-owned inn in the small village of Granpere, France. The inn, called the Golden Lion, has been run by the Voss family for generations and is the center of the community. The story follows the lives of the Voss family members, including the patriarch, Pierre, his daughter Marie, and her lover, George, as they navigate the challenges of love, family, and business. As the story unfolds, Pierre decides to retire and pass the inn down to his daughter and her fianc�����, but a series of unexpected events puts their plans in jeopardy. Marie must choose between her love for George and her duty to her family's legacy, while George struggles to prove his worth to the community and win their approval. Along the way, Trollope weaves a tale of romance, betrayal, and redemption that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of tradition. The Golden Lion of Granpere is a classic novel that showcases Trollope's talent for creating vivid characters and intricate plots. It is a timeless tale that speaks to the universal themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and Victorian literature.1872. Prolific English writer of novels dealing with Victorian life. The Golden Lion of Granpere was written when Trollope was at the height of his popularity. Set in a village in the Vosges mountains in northeastern France, this short, yet entertaining novel concerns Marie Bromar who, following the death of her mother, goes to live with the Voss family at the Lion d'Or hotel. Over a period of several years she and George Voss fall in love, but George's father Michel forbids them to marry. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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