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100 1 _aYonge, Charlotte M.
_q(Charlotte Mary),
_d1823-1901
245 1 4 _aThe Pigeon Pie
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-04-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1905 A. R. Mowbray & Co. edition by David Price
520 _a"The Pigeon Pie" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the early 17th century during the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. The story focuses on the Woodley family, particularly on the poignant struggles of Lady Mary Woodley and her children as they navigate the chaos of a nation divided, all while keeping the hope for their royalist ideals alive against overwhelming odds. The opening of the novel introduces us to the serene yet charged atmosphere of Forest Lea House, where young siblings, including Charlie, Eleanor, and Lucy, play amidst fears of the ongoing war. Walter, their older sibling, famously longs for glory in battle, while the looming presence of war weighs heavily on the household as their father has gone to fight for King Charles. Through lively conversation and playful banter, the children express their hopes and dreams, but the harsh realities soon seep in as they learn of their father's welfare and the fate of the kingdom. Deborah, the maid, serves as a voice of concern amid the children's innocence, revealing the tension between the desires for bravery and the fears of life during wartime. As the clash between royalists and parliamentarians escalates, the Woodley family's strength and unity will be tested, setting the stage for a gripping tale of loyalty and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's stories, English -- 19th century
653 _aFamilies -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRoundheads -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2606
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