The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 2 (of 4)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Porter, Jane, 1776-1850

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 2 (of 4)" by Jane Porter is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. Following the story of Louis de Montemar, a young man caught in a web of political intrigue and personal struggles, the narrative explores the challenges he faces while attempting to fulfill his duties under the watchful eye of his enigmatic taskmaster, Ignatius. Set against the backdrop of Vienna, the novel delves into themes of loyalty, ambition, and self-discovery. At the start of the sequel, Louis is depicted in a state of isolation, diligently working on a transcription task that weighs heavily on him and dims his once-bright spirit. At this point, he grapples with the realization of his confinement and the emotional turmoil caused by his longing for freedom and connection, especially after encountering his friend Duke Wharton. When Ignatius falls gravely ill from an assassination attempt, Louis's world shifts; he is thrust into a pivotal role, tasked with carrying sensitive messages between powerful figures, including the Empress. This new responsibility opens the door to political machinations and personal discovery, setting the stage for further adventure and character development as Louis navigates the treacherous waters of loyalty and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-08-17