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100 1 _aChambers, Robert W.
_q(Robert William),
_d1865-1933
245 1 0 _aLorraine: A Romance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-06
508 _aProduced by Roberta Staehlin, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Lorraine: A Romance" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the tense prelude to the Franco-Prussian War, the story revolves around the themes of love, bravery, and looming conflict. The main characters include Jack Marche, a young American, and Lorraine de Nesville, a spirited girl with strong ties to her home and country—a château soon to be threatened by the war. The opening of the novel introduces Jack Marche venturing into the picturesque Lorraine forests, where he encounters a mysterious man making maps—an event that stirs Lorraine's concern about impending war. The narrative quickly establishes Lorraine's fierce determination to protect her homeland and her father, a balloon maker, from the threats of espionage. As tensions rise, both characters reveal their aspirations and fears about the dark clouds of war gathering overhead, highlighting Lorraine's strong intuition and passionate spirit. Their initial encounter ignites a spark of romance that intertwines with the broader narrative of national identity and conflict, setting the stage for the unfolding drama in this evocative tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFranco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24181
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