02411cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500310016426400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150801020041252014030051453400450191765300390196265300360200185600430203799900170208053224UtSlPG20260610134227.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aFarjeon, B. L.q(Benjamin Leopold),d1833-190310aBasil and Annette: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-10-06  aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (The University of California)  a"Basil and Annette: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story opens with a wintery scene juxtaposed against a vibrant Australian summer, introducing readers to the main character, Basil Whittingham, and his friend, Anthony Bidaud. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at themes of friendship, duty, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly as they relate to the innocent young girl, Annette, who is central to the plot.  The opening of the novel sets up a rich backdrop for the characters’ interactions and future conflicts. Basil arrives at Anthony Bidaud's plantation in Australia, having recently endured significant personal loss after his father's sudden death. The bond between Basil and Annette begins to deepen as they enjoy each other's company and shared explorations in the beautiful Australian landscape. However, tension is introduced with the revelation of the mysterious Gilbert Bidaud, Anthony's brother, who comes with unclear intentions and a tumultuous past. As the narrative progresses, Basil is thrust into a position of protector, not only for Annette but also against external threats suggested by Gilbert’s menacing presence. The opening chapters establish the tone, setting, and key dynamics that promise an engaging read filled with drama and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aImpostors and imposture -- Fiction  aEnglish fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53224  c94058d94058