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100	1		_aGrant, James, _d1822-1887
245	1	0	_aDerval Hampton: A Story of the Sea, Volume 1 (of 2)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-04-22
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"Derval Hampton: A Story of the Sea, Volume 1 (of 2)" by James Grant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Greville Hampton, a man struggling with poverty and disillusionment after the loss of his title and wealth. Alongside his wife Mary and their young son Derval, they navigate their life in the quaint yet challenging setting of Finglecombe, Devon. As their journey unfolds, themes of lost fortune, aspirations for a better life, and the impending changes in family dynamics are explored. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Greville and Mary as they grapple with their modest and constrained life, significantly impacted by past misfortunes. Greville's bitterness towards his circumstances clashes with Mary's hopeful demeanor, creating tension as they raise their innocent son, Derval. The couple engages in poignant conversations about their wishes for their child's future, while Derval's playful innocence contrasts sharply with the somber undertones of his parents' struggles. The opening sets a vivid stage of love, regret, and longing, hinting at impending transformations as Greville's yearning for wealth leads to ambitious plans that may change their destinies forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65143
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