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Title: The Pigeon Pie
Credits: Transcribed from the 1905 A. R. Mowbray & Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "The Pigeon Pie" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the early 17th century during the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. The story focuses on the Woodley family, particularly on the poignant struggles of Lady Mary Woodley and her children as they navigate the chaos of a nation divided, all while keeping the hope for their royalist ideals alive against overwhelming odds. The opening of the novel introduces us to the serene yet charged atmosphere of Forest Lea House, where young siblings, including Charlie, Eleanor, and Lucy, play amidst fears of the ongoing war. Walter, their older sibling, famously longs for glory in battle, while the looming presence of war weighs heavily on the household as their father has gone to fight for King Charles. Through lively conversation and playful banter, the children express their hopes and dreams, but the harsh realities soon seep in as they learn of their father's welfare and the fate of the kingdom. Deborah, the maid, serves as a voice of concern amid the children's innocence, revealing the tension between the desires for bravery and the fears of life during wartime. As the clash between royalists and parliamentarians escalates, the Woodley family's strength and unity will be tested, setting the stage for a gripping tale of loyalty and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901
EBook No.: 2606
Published: Apr 1, 2001
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, English -- 19th century
Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Roundheads -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Pigeon Pie
Credits: Transcribed from the 1905 A. R. Mowbray & Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "The Pigeon Pie" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the early 17th century during the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. The story focuses on the Woodley family, particularly on the poignant struggles of Lady Mary Woodley and her children as they navigate the chaos of a nation divided, all while keeping the hope for their royalist ideals alive against overwhelming odds. The opening of the novel introduces us to the serene yet charged atmosphere of Forest Lea House, where young siblings, including Charlie, Eleanor, and Lucy, play amidst fears of the ongoing war. Walter, their older sibling, famously longs for glory in battle, while the looming presence of war weighs heavily on the household as their father has gone to fight for King Charles. Through lively conversation and playful banter, the children express their hopes and dreams, but the harsh realities soon seep in as they learn of their father's welfare and the fate of the kingdom. Deborah, the maid, serves as a voice of concern amid the children's innocence, revealing the tension between the desires for bravery and the fears of life during wartime. As the clash between royalists and parliamentarians escalates, the Woodley family's strength and unity will be tested, setting the stage for a gripping tale of loyalty and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901
EBook No.: 2606
Published: Apr 1, 2001
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, English -- 19th century
Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Roundheads -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.