Penelope Brandling: A Tale of the Welsh coast in the Eighteenth Century: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Penelope Brandling: A Tale of the Welsh coast in the Eighteenth Century is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lee, Vernon (1856–1935).
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"Penelope Brandling: A Tale of the Welsh Coast in the Eighteenth Century" by Vernon Lee is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Penelope, the daughter of a Swiss count, who, after marrying Eustace Brandling, finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of family secrets, loss, and the dark underbelly of smugglers along the Welsh coast. As she grapples with her new life at St. Salvat's Castle, Penelope’s narrative unfolds, depicting a clash between romantic ideals and the harsh realities of her situation. The opening of this novel establishes an intimate tone as Penelope begins to recount her life story for the sake of her children. It provides a rich backdrop of her early happiness in Switzerland, her marriage, and her subsequent move to Wales. The momentous news of her husband's brother's death sets a grim tone for their future as they return to a familial home steeped in mystery and danger. The narrative introduces the tumultuous dynamics within the Brandling family, foreshadowing a web of intrigue that will challenge Penelope's sense of self and her marriage to Eustace. As she records her experiences in her journal, readers are drawn into her emotional struggles, the stark contrasts of her idyllic past, and the ominous secrets lurking within the walls of St. Salvat's Castle.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Penelope Brandling: A Tale of the Welsh coast in the Eighteenth Century
- Author credits: Lee, Vernon (1856–1935)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Castles -- Fiction
- Gothic fiction
- Married women -- Fiction
- Smugglers -- Fiction
- Uncles -- Fiction
- Wales -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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