02128cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500370015126400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450800470040552012570045253400450170965300120175485600430176699900170180932929UtSlPG20260610133742.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aFenn, George Manville,d1831-190910aThereby Hangs a Tale. Volume One 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-06-20  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Thereby Hangs a Tale. Volume One" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a quintessential English setting, centering around the Rea family at their estate, Tolcarne, and introduces various intriguing characters including Sir Hampton Rea, his sisters, and his two daughters, Valentina and Finetta. The narrative is poised to explore the dynamics of family life as well as the social interactions that take shape within the context of their daily lives.  The opening of the novel provides a detailed glimpse into the morning routine at Tolcarne. We are introduced to the comically efficient footman, Edward, while Sir Hampton briefs his family about the importance of punctuality in their household. The atmosphere plays out with a mix of familial affection and light-hearted banter, showcasing the characters’ unique personalities: Sir Hampton's pomposity, Lady Rea's warmth, Miss Matilda's fastidiousness, and the vivaciousness of her daughters. The scene is enriched by the siblings' interactions, particularly the playful exchanges between Finetta and her father, setting the stage for a narrative that promises to blend humor with social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32929  c73775d73775