When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Volume I

Name: When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Volume I
Author: Gilbert Parker

The novel When Valmond Came to Pontiac by Gilbert Parker tells the story of a French Canadian family living in Quebec during the late 1800s. The main character, Valmond, returns home after years away and must navigate the complex social and political landscape of his community while also dealing with personal struggles related to love and identity.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1895 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 5 chapters · 20,782 words

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On one corner stood the house of Monsieur Garon the avocat; on another, the shop of the Little Chemist; on another, the office of Medallion the auctioneer; and on the last, the Hotel Louis Quinze. The chief characteristics of Monsieur Garon's house were its brass door-knobs, and the verdant vines that climbed its sides; of the Little Chemist's shop, the perfect whiteness of the building, the rolls of sober wall- paper, and the bottles of coloured water in the shop windows; of Medallion's, the stoop that surrounded three sides of the building, and the notices of sales tacked up, pasted up, on the front; of the Hotel Louis Quinze, the deep dormer windows, the solid timbers, and the veranda that gave its front distinction -- for this veranda had been the pride of several generations of landlords, and its heavy carving and bulky grace were worth even more admiration than Pontiac gave to it.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1895 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction
Length: 20,782 words
Structure: 5 chapters, 280 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period and incorporates real historical events and figures, blending them with fictional elements.
Adventure — The plot involves exciting and risky undertakings, with a focus on action and exploration.
Drama — The story contains intense character development and emotional themes, focusing on personal and social conflicts.
Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters, though not the primary focus.