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100 1 _aTrollope, Anthony,
_d1815-1882
245 1 4 _aThe Chateau of Prince Polignac
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-02-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1864 Chapman and Hall “Tales of All Countries” edition by David Price
520 _a"The Chateau of Prince Polignac" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written during the mid-19th century, likely in the Victorian era. The narrative unfolds in the picturesque town of Le Puy, France, focusing on themes of romance and social standing as it examines the interactions between British widow Mrs. Fanny Thompson, her daughters, and the enigmatic Frenchman M. Lacordaire. The story is centered around Mrs. Thompson's potential engagement with M. Lacordaire, prompting discussions about class, love, and cultural differences. The plot primarily revolves around Mrs. Thompson, a widow residing in Le Puy with her two daughters, as she navigates her relationship with M. Lacordaire, a man of good manners and striking appearance, who becomes enamored with her. Their acquaintance grows through shared meals at the Hôtel des Ambassadeurs and excursions around the scenic town. A significant turning point occurs when M. Lacordaire proposes marriage to Mrs. Thompson during a visit to the ruins of the Château of Prince Polignac. Despite her initial hesitation and concerns regarding his social status, she ultimately accepts his proposal, culminating in a decision shaped by mutual affection and practicality, reflecting the complexities of love amid societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aManners and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3712
999 _c45758
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