Project Gutenberg 2016-10-06 Public domain in the USA. 116 Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) 1833 1903 Farjeon, Benjamin Leopold Basil and Annette: A Novel Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (The University of California) "Basil and Annette: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story opens with a wintery scene juxtaposed against a vibrant Australian summer, introducing readers to the main character, Basil Whittingham, and his friend, Anthony Bidaud. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at themes of friendship, duty, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly as they relate to the innocent young girl, Annette, who is central to the plot. The opening of the novel sets up a rich backdrop for the characters’ interactions and future conflicts. Basil arrives at Anthony Bidaud's plantation in Australia, having recently endured significant personal loss after his father's sudden death. The bond between Basil and Annette begins to deepen as they enjoy each other's company and shared explorations in the beautiful Australian landscape. However, tension is introduced with the revelation of the mysterious Gilbert Bidaud, Anthony's brother, who comes with unclear intentions and a tumultuous past. As the narrative progresses, Basil is thrust into a position of protector, not only for Annette but also against external threats suggested by Gilbert’s menacing presence. The opening chapters establish the tone, setting, and key dynamics that promise an engaging read filled with drama and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Impostors and imposture -- Fiction English fiction -- 19th century PR Text Category: Novels 903831 2025-07-21T08:36:11.353698 text/html 899769 2024-10-23T01:12:43 text/html 398138 2025-07-21T08:36:21.934137 application/epub+zip 418538 2025-07-21T08:36:14.511677 application/epub+zip 407476 2025-07-21T08:36:13.209714 application/epub+zip 701849 2025-07-21T08:36:27.451103 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 673305 2025-07-21T08:36:21.049209 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 643130 2022-09-24T06:40:57.306639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 817547 2025-07-21T08:36:09.014724 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 797792 2024-10-23T01:12:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16771 2025-07-21T08:36:27.579112 application/rdf+xml 14448 2025-07-21T08:36:13.733673 image/jpeg 3906 2025-07-21T08:36:13.474715 image/jpeg 389029 2025-07-21T08:36:11.420712 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