Their Mariposa Legend: A Romance of Santa Catalina: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Their Mariposa Legend: A Romance of Santa Catalina is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Herr, Charlotte B. (Charlotte Bronte) (1875–1963).
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"Their Mariposa Legend: A Romance of Santa Catalina" by Charlotte B. Herr is a historical romance novel likely set in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds on the picturesque island of Santa Catalina, weaving together the lives of native princess Wildenai and the English adventurer Lord Harold. As they navigate the complexities of love and culture amidst the backdrop of their respective heritages, themes of duty, desire, and personal freedom emerge. The opening of the novel introduces us to Princess Wildenai, who finds herself caught between her father's wishes to marry the Spanish Don Cabrillo and her own feelings stirred by the arrival of pale-faced strangers. As she prays to Waken-ate, the spirit-father, for help in avoiding this marriage, the narrative quickly shifts to the tension surrounding the arrival of the English ship led by Sir Francis Drake. With the chief of the Mariposa clan, Torquam, caught in a struggle for power and survival and his daughter increasingly enchanted by the English visitor, the stage is set for a tale rich with conflict and attraction. The chapter captures not only the natural beauty of the setting but also the emotional turmoil faced by Wildenai as she grapples with her identity and desires, foreshadowing the intertwining fates of her and Lord Harold.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Their Mariposa Legend: A Romance of Santa Catalina
- Author credits: Herr, Charlotte B. (Charlotte Bronte) (1875–1963)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Santa Catalina Island (Calif.) -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Romance
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