A Singer from the Sea

"A Singer from the Sea" by Amelia E. Barr is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque coastal village in Cornwall and centers around Denas Penelles, a spirited fisher girl with a love for the sea and a passion for singing. The narrative explores her interactions with Roland Tresham, a young man from a higher social standing, and the complexities of their relationship amidst the expectations of their respective worlds. The opening of the novel introduces the stunning landscape of the Cornish coast and provides a vivid backdrop for the lives of Denas and her family. Denas's father, John Penelles, is depicted as a concerned and protective fisherman, wary of the influence that the well-educated and charming Roland might have on his daughter. As Denas begins to navigate her feelings for Roland, the chapter sets up a tension between her humble fishing life and the allure of Roland's world, revealing the social divide that threatens to complicate their budding romance. Through poignant dialogue, we get a glimpse of Denas's independence and her father's devotion to her well-being, suggesting that their familial bond will be a crucial element as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr was a British novelist and teacher. Many of the plots of her stories are laid in Scotland and England. The scenes are from her girlhood recollection of surroundings. Her works include, Jan Vedder's Wife, A Border Shepherdess, Feet of Clay, Friend Olivia, The Bow of Orange Ribbon, Remember the Alamo, She Loved a Sailor, A Daughter of Fife, The Squire of Sanddal Side, Paul and Christina, Master of His Fate, The Household of McNeil, The Last of the Macallisters, Between Two Loves, A Sister to Esau, A Rose of a Hundred Leaves, A Singer from the Sea, The Beads of Tasmer, The Hallam Succession, The Lone House, Christopher and Other Stories, The Lost Silver of Briffault.