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Mrs. Falchion: The Works of Gilbert Parker

Mrs. Falchion: The Works of Gilbert Parker

Parker, Gilbert

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1417909862
ISBN13: 9781417909865
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 16 2004
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mrs. Falchion is a novel written by Gilbert Parker, a Canadian author known for his works on historical fiction. The story revolves around the character of Mrs. Falchion, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who boards a ship bound for Egypt. On board, she meets and befriends a young doctor, Everard Dominey, who is on his way to take up a new position in the country.As the two travel together, Mrs. Falchion's past and true intentions slowly begin to unravel. It is revealed that she is a woman with a dark history, and her presence on the ship is not merely coincidental. Everard finds himself drawn to her, despite his suspicions, and the two become entangled in a dangerous game of love and deceit.Set against the backdrop of colonial Egypt, Mrs. Falchion explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. Parker's vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of Egypt add depth and richness to the story, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.This book is part of The Works of Gilbert Parker, a collection of Parker's most notable works, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian literature or historical fiction.1912. Part Four of Eighteen Volumes. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. Parker's first real novel, Mrs. Falchion, draws upon his travels to and adventures in the South Seas and is invented from elements of romanticism and of realism. 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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