The Chateau Of Montplaisir (1906)

The Chateau Of Montplaisir is a novel written by Molly Elliot Seawell, first published in 1906. The story is set in France and revolves around the life of a young American woman named Peggy Meredith. Peggy is the daughter of a wealthy businessman who has recently passed away, leaving her with a sizable inheritance. She decides to travel to France to visit her aunt, who lives in a beautiful chateau called Montplaisir.Upon arriving at the chateau, Peggy is immediately struck by its beauty and charm. She is also introduced to a number of interesting characters, including her aunt's husband, a French count, and his nephew, a handsome young man named Raoul. Peggy soon finds herself drawn to Raoul, and the two begin a passionate romance.However, their happiness is short-lived when Peggy discovers that Raoul is not who he appears to be. He is actually a member of a notorious gang of thieves who are planning to rob the chateau. Peggy must decide whether to betray Raoul and save her aunt's home, or to remain loyal to her lover and risk losing everything.The Chateau Of Montplaisir is a thrilling and romantic novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Seawell's vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the chateau itself make for a rich and immersive reading experience. The novel is also notable for its strong female protagonist, who is both intelligent and resourceful. Overall, The Chateau Of Montplaisir is a classic tale of love and adventure that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.