Mandeville: Or The Lynmouth Visitors

By A Lady

Book Overview

Mandeville: Or The Lynmouth Visitors is a novel written by an anonymous author who went by the pen name ""A Lady"" and was first published in 1839. The story takes place in the seaside village of Lynmouth in Devon, England, and follows the lives of a group of visitors who come to stay in the area.The main character, Mandeville, is a wealthy and handsome young man who is visiting Lynmouth with his friend, Mr. De Burgh. Mandeville quickly becomes enamored with a local girl named Rosamund, who is the daughter of a poor fisherman. Despite their different social standings, Mandeville and Rosamund fall in love and face numerous obstacles as they try to be together.Meanwhile, the other visitors to Lynmouth are also experiencing their own dramas and romances. There is the young and beautiful Miss Templeton, who is pursued by several suitors, including the dashing Captain Luttrel and the wealthy Mr. Beaumont. There is also the mysterious Mrs. St. Aubyn, who is harboring a secret past and becomes the subject of much gossip among the villagers.As the summer goes on, the lives of the visitors become increasingly intertwined and complicated, leading to a dramatic conclusion that reveals the true nature of several characters and their relationships. Throughout the novel, the author paints a vivid picture of life in a small English village in the 19th century, with its class divisions, social customs, and natural beauty.Overall, Mandeville: Or The Lynmouth Visitors is a charming and engaging novel that combines romance, drama, and social commentary to create a compelling story of love and life in a bygone era.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: 1166963594
• ISBN13: 9781166963590
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"