Michel and Angele, Volume 1

Name: Michel and Angele, Volume 1
Author: Gilbert Parker

Michel and Angele, Volume 1 by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a young French Canadian couple who fall in love during the time of the American Revolution. The novel explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle for independence.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1893 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 7 chapters · 18,073 words

First lines

If you go to Southampton and search the register of the Walloon Church there, you will find that in the summer of 157_,

"Madame Vefue de Montgomery with all her family and servants were admitted to the Communion" -- "Tous ceux cj furent Recus la a Cene du 157_, comme passans, sans avoir Rendu Raison de la foj, mes sur la tesmognage de Mons. Forest, Ministre de Madame, quj certifia quj ne cognoisoit Rien en tout ceux la po' quoy Il ne leur deust administre la Cene s'il estoit en lieu po' a ferre."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama
Length: 18,073 words
Structure: 7 chapters, 316 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, focusing on events and characters from a specific period.
Romance — The central theme revolves around a romantic relationship between the main characters.
Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure, with characters embarking on significant journeys or facing challenges.
Drama — The story contains dramatic elements, focusing on emotional and relational conflicts.