"John de Lancaster: a novel; vol. II." by Richard Cumberland, continues a compelling family saga where the protagonist, John De Lancaster, confronts a world of honor, affection, and family bonds amidst personal and public trials. The saga explores his complex relationships, most importantly those with Cecilia and Mrs. De Lancaster, emphasizing the significance of their inter-woven destinies. The story begins with Philip De Lancaster's unusual experiment to heal the ailing Mrs. De Lancaster with music, highlighting the profound emotional links between mother, son, and their friend. As Mrs. De Lancaster reflects somberly on the past and worries for her son’s future, Philip enlists a blind musical artist named David Williams, whose melodies aim to revive her. The story weaves through themes of familial duties, the effect of historical legacy, and budding romances, crafting a stage for John's transformational journey intimately tied to the unfolding themes.
John de Lancaster: a novel; vol. II.
By Richard Cumberland
A noble family grapples with love, legacy, and healing as a blind minstrel's music becomes the key to mending hearts and shaping destinies.
Summary
About the AuthorRichard Cumberland was an English dramatist and civil servant. In 1771 his hit play The West Indian was first staged. During the American War of Independence he acted as a secret negotiator with Spain in an effort to secure a peace agreement between the two nations. He also edited a short-lived critical journal called The London Review (1809). His plays are often remembered for their sympathetic depiction of characters generally considered to be on the margins of society.
Richard Cumberland was an English dramatist and civil servant. In 1771 his hit play The West Indian was first staged. During the American War of Independence he acted as a secret negotiator with Spain in an effort to secure a peace agreement between the two nations. He also edited a short-lived critical journal called The London Review (1809). His plays are often remembered for their sympathetic depiction of characters generally considered to be on the margins of society.
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