The Blue Pavilions (1891)

By Arthur Quiller-Couch

Book Overview

The Blue Pavilions is a novel written by Arthur T. Quiller-Couch and published in 1891. The story revolves around a young man named Oliver Tredinnick, who inherits a large estate in Cornwall from his grandfather. As he settles into his new life, he discovers a secret room in the house that contains a mysterious painting of a woman in blue. This leads him on a quest to uncover the painting's origins and the woman's identity.Along the way, Oliver becomes entangled in a web of family secrets, deceit, and betrayal. He falls in love with a young woman named Honor Harris, but their relationship is threatened by the machinations of Honor's jealous cousin. Oliver also discovers that his grandfather was involved in a scandalous affair that has repercussions for the entire community.The Blue Pavilions is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, family, and the consequences of secrets. Quiller-Couch's vivid descriptions of the Cornish landscape and his skillful characterizations make this a compelling and engaging read.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: 1163907847
• ISBN13: 9781163907849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"