Manning, Anne 1807-1879 creator Hutton, William Holden 1860-1930 Jellicoe, John 1842-1914 Railton, Herbert 1857-1910 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cherry & Violet: A Tale of the Great Plague" by Anne Manning is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the tumultuous times of the Great Plague and the English Civil War, revolving around the lives of two central characters, Cherry and her childhood companion, Violet. The book explores themes of love, resilience, and the impact of historical events on personal lives. At the start of the tale, the narrator, Cherry, reflects on her childhood reminiscences, offering a glimpse into her family's life on London Bridge in the early 17th century. The opening chapters introduce key family members, including her father, a hairdresser, and her mother, as well as her cousin Mark, who harbors feelings for Violet. The narrative also touches upon significant events such as a devastating fire on the bridge and the experience of a double tide, foreshadowing the upheaval that will accompany the plague. The relationships among Cherry, Mark, and Violet begin to develop as personal feelings intertwine with the historical context, setting the stage for future conflict and emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-01-02 Produced by MWS, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Young women -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Restoration, 1660-1688 -- Fiction Great Plague, London, England, 1664-1666 -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61080 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61080 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134416.0 61080