Publisher's Synopsis
Bread and Wine: A Story of Graubunden is a novel written by Maude Egerton King and published in 1902. The story is set in the Graubunden region of Switzerland and follows the lives of the people who live there. The main character is a young Englishwoman named Joan, who travels to Graubunden to visit her aunt, Lady Mary. Joan is immediately struck by the beauty of the region and the simplicity of life there. She soon becomes friends with a local woman named Maria, who introduces her to the customs and traditions of the people. As Joan spends more time in Graubunden, she becomes increasingly fascinated by the lives of the locals, particularly the women. She learns about their struggles and hardships, as well as their joys and triumphs. Through her experiences, Joan comes to appreciate the importance of community, family, and tradition. She also learns about the power of love and the sacrifices that people are willing to make for those they care about. Bread and Wine: A Story of Graubunden is a heartwarming and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who live in this beautiful region of Switzerland. It is a story of love, friendship, and the importance of connection and community.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.
