The Good Old Times: A Tale Of Auvergne (1857)

The Good Old Times: A Tale Of Auvergne is a novel written by Anne Manning and published in 1857. The story is set in the region of Auvergne in France during the 18th century, and follows the lives of two families, the De la Tour and the Montaignes. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and social class as the two families navigate the challenges of their time. The De la Tour family is a wealthy and respected family in the region, while the Montaignes are poorer and less well-connected. Despite their differences, the two families become intertwined when the De la Tour's daughter, Julie, falls in love with the Montaigne's son, Pierre. The novel follows their relationship as they face opposition from their families and society as a whole.Throughout the novel, Manning paints a vivid picture of life in Auvergne during this time period, including the customs, traditions, and social hierarchies of the region. The novel also explores the changing political landscape of France during the 18th century, including the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.Overall, The Good Old Times: A Tale Of Auvergne is a captivating historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of people during a tumultuous time in French history. With its engaging characters and vivid descriptions, the novel is sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.