Alice Lorraine: A Tale of the South Downs

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Alice Lorraine: A Tale of the South Downs" by R. D. Blackmore is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story offers evocative descriptions of the English landscape and introduces the characters, most notably Sir Roland Lorraine and his daughter, Alice, while hinting at the rich familial history connected to their home, Coombe Lorraine. Themes of nature, legacy, and personal connections seem to permeate the narrative, setting the stage for a story that intertwines personal and historical legacies. At the start of the novel, the reader is drawn into the picturesque surroundings of the South Downs, where the landscapes evoke feelings of nostalgia and peace. Sir Roland Lorraine is introduced as a somewhat reclusive but kind-hearted gentleman who lives with his daughter Alice and his elderly mother. Alice emerges as a central figure, embodying youthful curiosity and a desire for connection to her family's past. The opening chapters reveal a significant birthday for her father, which prompts reflections on family heritage and a story involving an ancestor, Prince Agasicles, an astrologer. This backstory hints at a deeper exploration of their lineage and the impact of past events on their present lives. Alice's adventurous spirit and longing to uncover her family's secrets set up a compelling narrative that is likely to engage readers interested in character-driven tales steeped in rich descriptions of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Shaun Pinder 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:

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

Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-05-29