Armorel of Lyonesse: A Romance of To-day

"Armorel of Lyonesse: A Romance of To-day" by Walter Besant is a tale set in the Scilly Isles, weaving a story around Armorel Rosevean, a young woman deeply connected to her homeland's history and the surrounding sea. It highlights themes of adventure, growing up, and the differences between being young and the relentless march of time, all experienced through Armorel's journey in a world resonant with the echoes of what came before. We first meet fifteen-year-old Armorel enjoying the quiet beauty around her, quickly establishing her connection with the island and inviting the reader into her serene world. Then the calm is broken by the discovery of two men in need of rescue at sea, saved by the quick thinking of Armorel and a boy named Peter, hinting at future relationships and adventures that will shape Armorel's life forever.