Project Gutenberg 2005-01-24 Public domain in the USA. 273 Westall, William 1834 1903 Westall, William Bury Mr. Fortescue: An Andean Romance E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Mr. Fortescue: An Andean Romance" by William Westall is a novel set in the early 19th century. The story unfolds in a quaint Essex village, where the local populace is stirred by the excitement of the hunting season, particularly with the presence of the enigmatic Mr. Fortescue, a wealthy newcomer with a mysterious past. The narrative hints at themes of adventure, wealth, and the complexities of human nature, particularly through the eyes of Geoffrey Bacon, the main character, who becomes fascinated by Mr. Fortescue's life and the secrets he may hold. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the bustling village preparing for the Essex Hunt, highlighting a lively social scene juxtaposed with the tranquil rural life. Mr. Fortescue, distinct for his aloofness and striking appearance, catches the attention of Bacon and others as they speculate about his identity and wealth. The hunt's events soon intertwine with Bacon's increasing curiosity about Fortescue, leading to encounters that reveal Fortescue's luxurious lifestyle and hint at a backstory filled with intrigue. The early chapters establish a sense of mystery surrounding Fortescue and set the stage for Bacon's exploration into the life of this wealthy yet enigmatic man, as well as the potential adventure that awaits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Andes Region -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 565254 2025-10-06T11:10:11.169866 text/html 559788 2024-10-28T21:49:18 text/html 292571 2025-10-06T11:10:20.362763 application/epub+zip 300288 2025-10-06T11:10:14.243728 application/epub+zip 288851 2025-10-06T11:10:13.019766 application/epub+zip 540213 2025-10-06T11:10:25.232712 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 510937 2025-10-06T11:10:19.560802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444177 2022-09-07T18:15:44.230050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529371 2025-10-06T11:10:09.915757 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 509541 2024-10-28T21:49:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16701 2025-10-06T11:10:25.358700 application/rdf+xml 12608 2025-10-06T11:10:13.521769 image/jpeg 2989 2025-10-06T11:10:13.269731 image/jpeg 287991 2025-10-06T11:10:11.214803 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia