02298cam a22003373u 4500 72744 UtSlPG 20260610134700.0 m cr n 260607r20241883utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Grant, James, 1822-1887 Miss Cheyne of Essilmont, Volume 2 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-01-18 Al Haines "Miss Cheyne of Essilmont, Volume 2" by James Grant is a novel written in the late 19th century. This installment follows the tumultuous life of Alison Cheyne as she grapples with her feelings for Bevil Goring amid societal pressures and familial expectations. The narrative delves into themes of love, longing, and heartache against a backdrop of aristocratic life, with captivating characters whose fates are intertwined. The opening of the novel introduces us to Alison aboard the yacht "Firefly", where she is ensnared in her thoughts of Bevil Goring, revealing her deep emotional turmoil and the constraints imposed by her father's ambitions. Tom Llanyard, a kind-hearted sailor, serves as her confidant, providing a sense of comfort in her distress. As they sail along the French coast, sinister foreshadowing lurks, culminating in a disastrous night when the yacht collides with another vessel, setting the stage for escalating tensions and pivotal moments in the story. This initial chapter effectively captures the essence of Alison's internal struggle, as well as her complex relationships, hinting at the challenges she will face as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 1883 Fiction https://archive.org/details/misscheyneofessi02graniala https://archive.org/details/misscheyneofessi01graniala https://archive.org/details/misscheyneofessi03graniala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72744 113469 113469