02356cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500410014226400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950801820040052012350058253400450181765300590186265300610192185600430198299900170202546637UtSlPG20260610134054.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aPorter, Jane,d1776-185014aThe Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 (of 4) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2014-08-20 aProduced by Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) a"The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3" by Jane Porter is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story continues to explore the intersection of personal and political dynamics in a richly developed European court setting, focusing on the experiences of the young noble Louis de Montemar, who is embroiled in the expectations and machinations surrounding his marriage. As he navigates complex relationships, ambitions, and the demands of society, the book delves into themes of honor, love, and duty. The opening of the novel depicts Louis's internal conflict as he grapples with his feelings towards the Electress and the weight of his familial responsibilities. Following his noble deeds, Louis encounters pressures regarding his political alliances, particularly concerning a potential marriage to Countess Altheim, which he vehemently opposes. As the narrative unfolds, we witness Louis’s struggle between adherence to his father's wishes and his moral code, amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and personal sacrifice. The tension between personal desires and societal expectations is palpable, setting the stage for the dramatic events that are likely to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aWharton, Philip Wharton, Duke of, 1698-1731 -- Fiction aRiperdá, Juan Guillermo, Duke of, 1680-1737 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46637 c87476d87476