Publisher's Synopsis
A Gossip's Story and a Legendary Tale V1 is a novel written by Jane West and first published in 1798. The book is divided into two parts, with the first being a story of a group of friends who gather to share gossip and rumors about their acquaintances. The second part is a legendary tale about a knight and his quest to rescue a damsel in distress. In the first part of the book, the characters engage in lively discussions about love, marriage, and society. They share scandalous stories about their acquaintances and speculate about their motives and secrets. The main character, Mrs. Harcourt, is a wise and witty woman who tries to steer the conversation towards more meaningful topics. However, she is often overruled by the other characters who are more interested in gossip.The second part of the book is a romantic adventure set in medieval times. The story follows Sir Edward, a brave knight who sets out to rescue the beautiful Lady Emma from a wicked sorcerer. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles, but ultimately succeeds in his quest. The story is full of action, romance, and magic, and is a classic example of a legendary tale.Overall, A Gossip's Story and a Legendary Tale V1 is a charming and entertaining book that offers a glimpse into the social customs and literary tastes of the late 18th century. It is a must-read for fans of Jane Austen and other classic English writers.In Two Volumes.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.
