02140cam a22003013u 4500 65143 UtSlPG 20260610134514.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Grant, James, 1822-1887 Derval Hampton: A Story of the Sea, Volume 1 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-04-22 Al Haines "Derval Hampton: A Story of the Sea, Volume 1 (of 2)" by James Grant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Greville Hampton, a man struggling with poverty and disillusionment after the loss of his title and wealth. Alongside his wife Mary and their young son Derval, they navigate their life in the quaint yet challenging setting of Finglecombe, Devon. As their journey unfolds, themes of lost fortune, aspirations for a better life, and the impending changes in family dynamics are explored. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Greville and Mary as they grapple with their modest and constrained life, significantly impacted by past misfortunes. Greville's bitterness towards his circumstances clashes with Mary's hopeful demeanor, creating tension as they raise their innocent son, Derval. The couple engages in poignant conversations about their wishes for their child's future, while Derval's playful innocence contrasts sharply with the somber undertones of his parents' struggles. The opening sets a vivid stage of love, regret, and longing, hinting at impending transformations as Greville's yearning for wealth leads to ambitious plans that may change their destinies forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65143 105966 105966