** "John de Lancaster: a novel; vol. I." by Richard Cumberland is a historical fiction that paints a picture of the De Lancaster family in 1751, beginning with Robert De Lancaster's grand Saint David's Day celebration at Kray Castle surrounded by family and friends. The story hints at the importance of family obligations, one's place in society, and hints of romance shown through Cecilia De Lancaster, whose place is very important to the family and the attention she gets from Sir Owen ap Owen. The novel starts with a large party, showing Robert De Lancaster's good character and family life that displays Cecilia with her troubles with her suitors, especially Sir Owen, which builds tension about her future. The book ends with a dramatic scene that highlights social responsibilities and personal desires that is the basis for character relationships and the weight of the family's aristocratic legacy. **
John de Lancaster: a novel; vol. I.
By Richard Cumberland
** In a world of social expectations and familial duty, a family's celebration takes a dramatic turn, setting the stage for love, loyalty, and legacy to be tested.
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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