Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Emily Montague V1 (1769) is a novel written by Frances Brooke. The book is set in Quebec City, Canada, during the mid-18th century, and it tells the story of Emily Montague, a young Englishwoman who travels to Canada to escape a failed love affair. Emily Montague is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to start a new life in Canada. She quickly makes friends with a group of people, including a French Canadian named Charles, who becomes her love interest. The novel explores the cultural differences between the English and French Canadians, as well as the challenges Emily faces as a woman in a new and unfamiliar environment.Throughout the book, Emily Montague writes letters to her friend in England, describing her experiences in Canada and the people she meets. The novel is written in an epistolary style, which means it is presented as a series of letters.The History of Emily Montague V1 is a fascinating historical novel that provides a glimpse into life in Canada during the 18th century. It is a story of love, friendship, and cultural differences, and it is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction.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.
