02186cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500230015926400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850800470039952012770044653400450172365300560176885600430182499900170186734481UtSlPG20260610133804.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aKingston, William Henry Giles,d1814-188014aThe Prime Minister 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-11-29  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Prime Minister" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is set in Portugal during the tumultuous period of the Marquis of Pombal’s administration, specifically around the time of the catastrophic earthquake of 1755. The story appears to focus on themes of political reform, societal change, and personal intrigue, centered around characters such as the young Don Luis and the experienced Captain Pinto, who navigate the complexities of life and love amid national upheaval.  At the start of the novel, the author introduces readers to the ship of the Portuguese royal navy, joyfully sailing towards Lisbon. Among the crew is Don Luis, a handsome young man, who is eager to return home, possibly to reunite with a love interest. Captain Pinto engages him in a conversation that highlights their differing views on hope and expectation, foreshadowing challenges ahead. As the ship encounters a sudden storm, tensions rise, leading to an intense confrontation with a mysterious rival ship. This opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure, romantic elements, and historical context as the characters face both natural and human adversities on their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPortugal -- History -- Joseph, 1750-1777 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34481  c75327d75327