Publisher's Synopsis
The Lord of Lanoraie: A Canadian Legend is a historical fiction novel written by Richard Griffin Starke and published in 1898. The book tells the story of a wealthy French Canadian landowner, the Lord of Lanoraie, who is known for his extravagant lifestyle and love of hunting. The novel is set in the early 19th century and explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power in a rapidly changing society.The Lord of Lanoraie is a complex character, torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for personal freedom. He is a skilled hunter and enjoys spending time in the wilderness, but he is also deeply involved in the political and social life of his community. As the story unfolds, the Lord of Lanoraie finds himself embroiled in a bitter feud with a rival landowner, leading to a series of dramatic events that change the course of his life forever.The novel is set against the backdrop of Canadian history, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, culture, and society of the time. Starke's writing is rich and evocative, bringing the world of the Lord of Lanoraie to life in vivid detail. The book is a classic example of Canadian literature, exploring the complexities of identity, power, and belonging in a rapidly changing world.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.
