02208cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324501450015126400510029630000470034733600260039433700260042033800360044650000310048250800280051352012280054153400450176965300320181485600430184699900170188915565UtSlPG20260610133350.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aQuiller-Couch, Arthur,d1863-194410aSir John Constantine :bMemoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-04-06  aProduced by Lionel Sear  a"Sir John Constantine" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story recounts the adventures of Sir John Constantine, a gentleman from Cornwall with a noble lineage, particularly set against the backdrop of the island of Corsica. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of his son, Prosper Paleologus, who details their lineage, the peculiarities of his father's character, and the fantastical circumstances surrounding their lives.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Sir John Constantine, an eccentric gentleman whose background and lifestyle diverge sharply from societal expectations. The opening portions establish his character as a dedicated yet unconventional figure who leaves a promising diplomatic career to return to his estate in Cornwall. The narrative also highlights the family dynamics, detailing young Prosper's reflections on his father’s unconventional choices and their shared legacy. As the story progresses, hints of adventure loom on the horizon, particularly connected to Corsica and Prosper’s unexpected rise to a royal title, suggesting an intriguing blend of personal and political drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCorsica (France) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15565  c56953d56953