The Lady of Lucerne
The Lady of Lucerne is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of an American woman who travels to Switzerland and falls in love with a Swiss man. The book explores themes of cultural differences, romance, and personal growth.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 3 chapters · 5,634 words
First lines
Above the Schweizerhof Hotel, and at the end of the long walk fronting the lake at Lucerne, -- the walk studded with the round, dumpy, Noah's-ark trees, -- stands a great building surrounded by flowers and palms, and at night ablaze with hundreds of lamps hung in festoons of blue, yellow, and red. This is the Casino. On each side of the wide entrance is a bill-board, announcing that some world-renowned Tyrolean warbler, famous acrobat, or marvelous juggler will sing or tumble or bewilder, the price of admission remaining the same, despite the enormous sum paid for the appearance of the performer.
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The Lady of Lucerne is listed on Textopian as a novella by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 5,634 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 90 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central love story between main characters.
- Adventure — Features journeys and explorations as key plot elements.
- Drama — Focuses on emotional and relational development of characters.
Tags
romance · mystery · historical fiction · Swiss setting · adventure · love story · drama · nature · art · society · family · betrayal