02664cam a22003493u 4500 69055 UtSlPG 20260610134610.0 m cr n 260607r20221809utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Cumberland, Richard, 1732-1811 John de Lancaster: a novel; vol. I. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_de_Lancaster_(novel) Release date is 2022-09-27 Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "John de Lancaster: a novel; vol. I." by Richard Cumberland is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story introduces the De Lancaster family, starting with Robert De Lancaster, who is celebrating Saint David's Day in 1751 with his family and neighbors at Kray Castle. The narrative hints at themes of familial duty, social status, and romantic intrigue, particularly through the character of Cecilia De Lancaster, who is central to the family dynamics and the suitor Sir Owen ap Owen. The opening of the novel vividly presents the De Lancaster family during a significant celebration and sets the stage for essential plot developments. The narrative begins with the festivities, showcasing Robert De Lancaster's respectable character and household. The introduction of Cecilia, the devoted daughter, reveals her struggles with suitors, particularly the persistent Sir Owen, creating tension regarding her future. The chapter ends with a dramatic incident, accentuating the interplay between social obligations and personal aspirations, laying the foundation for further exploration of character relationships and the impact of the aristocratic legacy within the family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Lackington, Allen, and Co., 1809 Wales, North -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/johndelancastern02cumb/page/n10/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/johndelancastern03cumb/page/n10/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/johndelancastern01cumb/page/n10/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69055 109852 109852