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Andrew Golding: A Tale of the Great Plague
An account of life in the 17th century set during the time of the Great Plague.
- GenresFiction
116 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1886
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May 27, 2012
A charming but very short book about two young orphans caught up in the religious and medical crisis of London at the time of the Plague. After both of their parents have died, Lucia and Althea Dacre are given two choices. One is to split up, with Althea running the family estate for their male cousin who has inherited their home and Lucia going to live with their aunt in the country. The second is to stay together, abandon the family home, and move with their aunt together. They choose to stay together since they've never been apart.
While traveling, they are introduced to their aunt's nephew by marriage, Andrew Golding, a quiet but caring young man. On the road they are passed by a group of villagers persecuting a man of the Quaker faith. Andrew puts a stop to this torment, much to the apprehension of his aunt. Upon arriving at home they are visited by the old parson, their aunt's closest friend, and his only son Harry, who is a sailor. They learn from these two that the Church of England is changing its practices and that all the members of the church must either change with it or abandon their posts. The old parson can see no choice but to give up his post.
On the day of the parson's last preaching, the young Quaker comes into church and gives harsh words and judgment on the parishoners and the old man. After rescuing him again from a beating, Andrew invites the man to his aunt's home. It is not long before the ladies learn that Andrew has secretly converted to the faith. This has become a criminal activity, and to avoid persecution by his country Andrew must leave home. At the same time, Harry has gone to sea after becoming engaged to Lucia, and his ship has been lost.
While on the run, Andrew is captured with the help of one of the local men he once crossed. Althea, fallen hopelessly in love with Andrew, resolves to go into the plague-stricken city and remain there until she discovers the truth. Lucia will not let her go alone, so they set forth together with the help of a poor young man who is in debt to Andrew.
London is in complete chaos from the plague, and no one trusts or can be trusted. Together, Lucia and Althea must form a plan to locate their lost loves before falling prey to the dreadful effects of the plague.
While traveling, they are introduced to their aunt's nephew by marriage, Andrew Golding, a quiet but caring young man. On the road they are passed by a group of villagers persecuting a man of the Quaker faith. Andrew puts a stop to this torment, much to the apprehension of his aunt. Upon arriving at home they are visited by the old parson, their aunt's closest friend, and his only son Harry, who is a sailor. They learn from these two that the Church of England is changing its practices and that all the members of the church must either change with it or abandon their posts. The old parson can see no choice but to give up his post.
On the day of the parson's last preaching, the young Quaker comes into church and gives harsh words and judgment on the parishoners and the old man. After rescuing him again from a beating, Andrew invites the man to his aunt's home. It is not long before the ladies learn that Andrew has secretly converted to the faith. This has become a criminal activity, and to avoid persecution by his country Andrew must leave home. At the same time, Harry has gone to sea after becoming engaged to Lucia, and his ship has been lost.
While on the run, Andrew is captured with the help of one of the local men he once crossed. Althea, fallen hopelessly in love with Andrew, resolves to go into the plague-stricken city and remain there until she discovers the truth. Lucia will not let her go alone, so they set forth together with the help of a poor young man who is in debt to Andrew.
London is in complete chaos from the plague, and no one trusts or can be trusted. Together, Lucia and Althea must form a plan to locate their lost loves before falling prey to the dreadful effects of the plague.
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