Churchill, Winston 1871-1947 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mr. Keegan's Elopement" by Winston Churchill is a charming novella that falls into the category of fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of love and adventure, depicting a young naval officer's daring attempt to elope with his beloved despite her father's disapproval. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Madeira, the narrative combines elements of humor and romance, highlighting the lengths to which the characters go for love. The storyline follows Ensign John Pennington as he prepares to leave Madeira without securing the love of Eleanor Inglefield, the woman he wishes to marry. However, his friend Dennis Keegan, who is determined to see Pennington's plans succeed, devises a scheme to facilitate the elopement. With the help of the master-at-arms, Keegan orchestrates a covert rendezvous that leads to a thrilling nighttime escape. As the characters navigate obstacles, including a skeptical father and the complexities of their social standing, the tale unfolds with engaging dialogue and clever plotting, culminating in a joyful conclusion that highlights the triumph of love over societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Keegan%27s_Elopement Release date is 2022-04-30 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: The Macmillan Company, 1896 Elopement -- Fiction United States. Navy -- Officers -- Fiction Madeira Islands -- Fiction PS United States: The Macmillan Company, 1896 03014268 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67957 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134553.0 67957