The Village of Palaces V1: Or Chronicles of Chelsea (1880) is a historical novel written by Alfred Guy Kingan L'Estrange. The book is set in the village of Chelsea, London, during the 18th century, and follows the lives of the wealthy and influential residents who lived in the area. The novel is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different character or family, and their interactions with each other. The book provides a detailed account of the social, cultural, and political aspects of life in Chelsea during this time period, including the rise of the arts and literature scene in the area. The novel also explores themes of love, betrayal, ambition, and the struggle for power and influence in a rapidly changing society. The Village of Palaces V1: Or Chronicles of Chelsea is a fascinating historical novel that provides a vivid and engaging portrait of life in 18th century London.In Two Volumes.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.