The Chauffeur and the Chaperon by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
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| Author | Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920 |
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| Author | Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933 |
| Illustrator | Anderson, Karl, 1874-1956 |
| Title | The Chauffeur and the Chaperon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Chauffeur and the Chaperon" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around two young women, Nell Van Buren and her step-sister Phyllis Rivers, who set off on an adventurous journey to reclaim a motor-boat that was bequeathed to them in the will of a family friend after some unexpected financial revelations. Their venture takes them to Holland, where they not only aim to take possession of the boat but also anticipate an exciting exploration of the country. At the start of the novel, Nell and Phyllis are excited by thoughts of the life they planned to lead, only to be met with disappointment upon learning about their meager inheritance. Nell, determined to make the most of their situation, advocates for a cruise in the motor-boat, despite Phyllis's more cautious nature. The opening chapters establish their contrasting personalities and dynamic, as well as their eagerness for adventure amidst the reality of their financial struggles. As they arrive in Rotterdam, they encounter a series of amusing misunderstandings and charming new acquaintances, hinting at the playful and lighthearted tone of their escapades to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Boats and boating -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- Netherlands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Stepsisters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21529 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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