TY - BOOK AU - Dell,Ethel M. TI - The Rocks of Valpré AV - PR PY - 2004/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Fiction N1 - Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocks_of_Valpr%C3%A9_(novel); Release date is 2004-09-27; E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Rocks of Valpré" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the adventurous young girl Chris Wyndham and her encounters with a mysterious young Frenchman that unfolds against the backdrop of the enchanting yet perilous cliffs and caves of Valpré. As the narrative progresses, themes of innocence, exploration, and the magic of youth take shape, with an underlying sense of danger and romance. The opening of the book introduces the spirited Chris, who is spending her time at the seaside digging in the sand with her dog, Cinders, while yearning for companionship. Bored with Cinders' engrossing task, she decides to explore the legendary Magic Cave, filled with romantic notions of knights and adventure. Upon her journey, she injures her foot, which leads her to meet a charming young Frenchman who aids her. As the story unfolds, their connection grows amidst whimsical banter and the backdrop of the natural beauty and treachery of the cliffs. This captivating opening sets the stage for a whimsical adventure steeped in youthful charm and the thrill of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13547 ER -