Avillion Or The Happy Isles

""Avillion Or The Happy Isles"" is a novel written by Dinah Maria Craik. The story revolves around a group of people who decide to spend their summer holiday on the Isle of Wight, an island located off the coast of England. The main character, Miss Gascoigne, is a middle-aged woman who is looking for a change in her life. She is accompanied by her niece, Hester, and her nephew, Frank. The group stays at a hotel called Avillion, which is run by a kind and hospitable couple, Mr. and Mrs. Greville.As the story progresses, the characters explore the island and its various attractions, including its natural beauty and historical landmarks. They also interact with the locals and make new friends. Miss Gascoigne, in particular, finds herself drawn to a mysterious man named Mr. Ford, who has a tragic past.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for happiness. It also touches on social issues of the time, such as the class system and women's rights. The language is descriptive and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the island and its inhabitants. Overall, ""Avillion Or The Happy Isles"" is a charming and uplifting novel that celebrates the joys of life and the beauty of nature.The King, seemed to strive with troubled dreams. His huge limbs tossed restlessly, and his sleeping fingers ever sought blindly the renowned Excalibur, which lay beside him--at once his sceptre and his sword. He called oftentimes upon his good knights of the Round Table--Tristram, and Launcelot; also, Gawaine, his near kinsman, so well beloved, and by Sir Launcelot's fatal hand slain. Then, suddenly awaking, he lifted up his voice and cried.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.