The Old Bridge

By William John Locke

Book Overview

The Old Bridge by William J. Locke is a novel set in the early 20th century in a small French village. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Delomels and the Leplasts, who have been feuding for generations. The Old Bridge, which connects the two sides of the village, is a symbol of their animosity. The novel opens with the arrival of a young Englishman, Stephen Orr, who is sent to the village to paint a portrait of the beautiful but troubled Mathilde Delomel. Stephen soon becomes embroiled in the feud between the two families and finds himself falling in love with Mathilde. As their relationship deepens, Stephen becomes determined to uncover the secrets of the past that have led to the bitter rivalry between the Delomels and the Leplasts.The Old Bridge is a story of love, betrayal, and redemption. It explores themes of forgiveness, family, and the power of tradition. William J. Locke's writing is rich and evocative, transporting the reader to the French countryside and immersing them in the lives of the characters. The novel is a timeless tale of human relationships and the complexities of the human heart.A novel by the British author. Contents: Perella; Anthony; Silvester; Beatrice; Anthony and Perella; Silvester and Beatrice; The Four. This is one of 28 works by Locke available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162629576
• ISBN13: 9781162629575
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"