The History of Emily Montague

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brooke, Frances, 1724?-1789

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The History of Emily Montague" by Frances Brooke is a novel written in the mid-18th century. The story begins with an introduction to a group of characters navigating social dynamics, love, and personal ambitions, particularly focusing on Edward Rivers, who expresses his intention to settle in Canada, a land he views as romantically appealing and full of potential. At the start of the novel, Edward Rivers writes letters to his friends, revealing his excitement to move to Canada for both adventure and the prospect of cultivating land. He reflects on his friendship for John Temple, shares observations about the beauty and potential of the Canadian wilderness, and describes the lively interactions between society and local women. The early letters set up a multilayered plot involving romance, personal aspirations, and the exploration of human relationships within the context of colonial Canada. Edward's growing admiration for Emily Montague, a woman he finds captivating despite her upcoming marriage, hints at the potential for tension and drama as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Andrew Sly

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_Emily_Montague

Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-15