Project Gutenberg 2001-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 111 Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) 1823 1901 Yonge, Charlotte Mary Yonge, C. M. (Charlotte Mary) The Pigeon Pie Transcribed from the 1905 A. R. Mowbray & Co. edition by David Price "The Pigeon Pie" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the early 17th century during the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. The story focuses on the Woodley family, particularly on the poignant struggles of Lady Mary Woodley and her children as they navigate the chaos of a nation divided, all while keeping the hope for their royalist ideals alive against overwhelming odds. The opening of the novel introduces us to the serene yet charged atmosphere of Forest Lea House, where young siblings, including Charlie, Eleanor, and Lucy, play amidst fears of the ongoing war. Walter, their older sibling, famously longs for glory in battle, while the looming presence of war weighs heavily on the household as their father has gone to fight for King Charles. Through lively conversation and playful banter, the children express their hopes and dreams, but the harsh realities soon seep in as they learn of their father's welfare and the fate of the kingdom. Deborah, the maid, serves as a voice of concern amid the children's innocence, revealing the tension between the desires for bravery and the fears of life during wartime. As the clash between royalists and parliamentarians escalates, the Woodley family's strength and unity will be tested, setting the stage for a gripping tale of loyalty and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's stories, English -- 19th century Families -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Juvenile fiction Roundheads -- Juvenile fiction PR PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: British Literature 191323 2025-08-02T03:32:46.902669 text/html 193213 2015-01-10T03:45:43 text/html 354613 2025-08-02T03:32:49.957667 application/epub+zip 356461 2025-08-02T03:32:47.463677 application/epub+zip 116738 2025-08-02T03:32:47.172661 application/epub+zip 422502 2025-08-02T03:32:52.011681 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404246 2025-08-02T03:32:49.619700 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165028 2022-09-02T04:59:58.538800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177227 2025-08-02T03:32:46.614688 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 177362 2015-01-10T03:45:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19463 2025-08-02T03:32:52.142643 application/rdf+xml 15035 2025-08-02T03:32:47.238662 image/jpeg 2434 2025-08-02T03:32:47.206676 image/jpeg 67432 2015-01-10T03:48:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 347961 2015-01-10T03:48:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 349207 2025-08-02T03:32:46.926688 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