Publisher's Synopsis
Armorel of Lyonesse: A Romance of Today, written by Walter Besant and published in 1891, is a novel that tells the story of Armorel Rosevean, a young woman who lives on the island of Lyonesse off the coast of Cornwall, England. Armorel is an independent and ambitious young woman who is fascinated by the natural world and spends her time studying and collecting specimens of plants and animals. She is also a talented musician and composer.Armorel is pursued by several suitors, including a wealthy American businessman named Mr. Frankland, and a young artist named Roland Lee. However, Armorel is not interested in marriage and is determined to make a name for herself in the world of science.As the story unfolds, Armorel becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a lost treasure and a secret society known as the Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross. With the help of Roland Lee and a group of friends, Armorel sets out to uncover the truth behind the mystery and to protect the treasure from falling into the wrong hands.Armorel of Lyonesse is a novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and adventure, set against the backdrop of the rugged Cornish coast. It is a vivid and engaging story that captures the spirit of the Victorian era and the excitement of scientific discovery and exploration.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.
