N. P. Cooper

Q's Historical Legacy - XIV - Scilly

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Now surpassed in fame as a writer by his daughter's best friend, Daphne du Maurier,Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch ('Q') was the pre - eminent Cornish writer of Victorian &Edwardian literature and found of the school of English Literature at Cambridge and is of particular interest as many of his tales are based on factual events which have now passed from memory. Scilly are an enchanted series of 5 inhabited and 140 uninhabited islands This volume contains two romantic and absolutely enchanting tales about the Isles of Scilly:- - The rescue of an infant from a shipwreck and events in his early life as he grows to adulthood (Tom Tiddler's Ground). - The influence of the Lord Proprietor and the Commandant of the military defences (Major Vigoreux) and the unexpected appearance, following the grounding of a trans - Atlantic steamship, of a mysterious, beautiful woman who changes peoples' lives for ever.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lulu Press, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 610
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. November 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 777g
• ISBN-13: 9780244815912
• ISBN-10: 0244815917
• Artikelnr.: 57910646

Autorenporträt

N. P. Cooper grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to Queensland early in his twenties. He has been writing for most of his life for his own pleasure, and holds an honours degree in environmental management, majoring in natural systems and wildlife. The Dark Tempest marks his first foray into publishing, and when not staring at his computer screen he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, listening to live music, and exploring the local tidal pools with his children. For more information on N. P. Cooper's upcoming books, appearances, and release dates, visit his website at npcooper.com