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_aMerriman, Henry Seton, _d1862-1903 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Last Hope |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-09-01 | ||
| 508 | _aEtext produced by Jonathan Ingram, Mary Meehan and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Last Hope" by Henry Seton Merriman is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds primarily around two main characters: the Marquis de Gemosac, a Frenchman searching for his past, and Dormer Colville, his English companion. Together, they delve into the mystery of a Frenchman buried in the rural village of Farlingford and its potential connection to royal lineage, as they navigate themes of identity and heritage in a post-revolutionary context. At the start of the story, we meet River Andrew, a local grave-digger, who describes the final resting place of a mysterious Frenchman to Colville and the Marquis. The village of Farlingford is depicted as a once-thriving community now in decline, fostering a somber atmosphere that echoes the themes of loss and forgotten history. The enigmatic Frenchman, known as "Frenchman," was picked up at sea years ago and has left an indelible mark on the lives of the villagers. River Andrew shares snippets of legend surrounding Frenchman's life, hinting at deeper stories tied to the past that resonate with the Marquis, who is on a quest to find a connection to his lineage. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of identity, memory, and the weight of history as the characters sift through the remnants of a bygone era in search of significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aRoyalists -- France -- Fiction | ||
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