Mrs. Falchion

by Gilbert Parker

Overview

Delve into the rich tapestry of 19th-century Canada with Gilbert Parker's "Mrs. Falchion, Vol. 2," a compelling work of Canadian historical fiction. This meticulously reprinted edition offers readers a journey into a world of romance and drama, exploring universal themes within a specific time and place.

As a work of general fiction and literary merit, "Mrs. Falchion, Vol. 2" presents a captivating narrative that transcends its historical setting. Parker's storytelling prowess brings the past to life, offering a glimpse into a society shaped by its unique challenges and aspirations. Immerse yourself in this beautifully rendered story, a testament to the enduring power of historical fiction and the timeless appeal of human relationships.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023065177
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.22(d)

About the Author

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker (1862 - 1932), known as Gilbert Parker, Canadian novelist and British politician, was born at Camden East, Addington, Ontario, the son of Captain J. Parker, R.A. The best of his novels are those in which he first took for his subject the history and life of the French Canadians and his permanent literary reputation rests on the fine quality, descriptive and dramatic, of his Canadian stories. Pierre and his People (1892) was followed by Mrs. Falchion (1893), The Trail of the Sword (1894), When Valmond came to Pontiac (1895), An Adventurer of Icy North (1895) and The Seats of the Mighty (1896, dramatized in 1897). The Seats of the Mighty was a historical novel depicting the English conquest of Quebec with James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm as two of the characters. The Lane that Had No Turning (1900), a collection of short stories set in the fictional Quebec town of Pontiac, contains some of his best work and is viewed by some as being in the tradition of such Gothic classics as Stoker's Dracula and James's The Turn of the Screw. In The Battle of the Strong (1898) he broke new ground, laying his scene in the Channel Islands. His chief later books were The Right of Way (1901), Donovan Pasha (1902), The Ladder of Swords (1904), The Weavers (1907), Northern Lights (1909) and The Judgment House (1913). Parker had three that made it into the top 10 on the annual list of bestselling novels in the United States, two of which were on it for two years in a row.