Mrs. Falchion: The Works of Gilbert Parker (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162637280)

Mrs. Falchion is a novel written by Gilbert Parker, which is a part of his larger collection of works. The book tells the story of a wealthy and beautiful woman named Mrs. Falchion, who travels to the remote island of Cyprus to escape her past and start a new life. However, her plans are quickly derailed when she becomes embroiled in a dangerous love triangle with two men: a handsome and charismatic doctor named Everard Dominey and a mysterious and enigmatic adventurer named Lord Strathcona.As Mrs. Falchion struggles to navigate the complex web of relationships and secrets that surround her, she must confront her own dark past and make difficult choices about her future. Along the way, she encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a group of eccentric British expatriates, a cunning local governor, and a band of ruthless pirates.With vivid descriptions of the island's lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Parker's novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of colonial Cyprus and the complex social dynamics of the era. At its heart, Mrs. Falchion is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1912. Part Four of Eighteen Volumes. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. Parker's first real novel, Mrs. Falchion, draws upon his travels to and adventures in the South Seas and is invented from elements of romanticism and of realism. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gilbert Parker
ISBN-10: 1162637285
ISBN-13: 9781162637280
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d