Chippinge (1907)

By Stanley J. Weyman

Book Overview

Chippinge is a historical fiction novel written by Stanley J. Weyman and first published in 1907. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Anthony Gell, who inherits his father's estate in the village of Chippinge. The book follows Anthony's journey as he tries to restore the estate to its former glory and win the love of his childhood sweetheart, Cicely. However, Anthony's plans are thwarted by the corrupt and scheming Sir John Penruddock, who has his own designs on the estate and Cicely. As Anthony fights to protect his inheritance and win Cicely's heart, he must also navigate the treacherous political landscape of the time, which is rife with religious conflict and political intrigue. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of life in 17th century England, including the customs, manners, and social hierarchy of the time. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the struggle for power and wealth in a society that is rapidly changing. Overall, Chippinge is a compelling historical fiction novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th century England, and the lives of those who lived during this tumultuous period in history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164038397
• ISBN13: 9781164038399
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"