Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 80 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 2. This eBook was produced by David Widger "When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Valmond, a character who claims to be a lost descendant of Napoleon, and explores his interactions with the people of Pontiac as he attempts to gather support for his fanciful claim to reclaim an imperial legacy. The narrative is rich with themes of ambition, identity, and the tension between reality and illusion. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Valmond's encounters with Madame Chalice in her elegant manor, contrasting with the simple life of the villagers. In a blend of charm and intrigue, Valmond engages in discussions with Madame Chalice that reveal his earnestness and ambition while also showcasing a playful courtship. As tensions rise with mockery aimed at him, Valmond steps into the role of a leader determined to gather a following, stating his grandiose plans to march on Paris. This opening sets the stage for a tale woven with humor, romance, and the conflict between dreams and harsh reality, as various characters, including the peasant girl Elise and the old soldier Lagroin, become entwined in Valmond's pursuit of a fantastical quest for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canadian fiction PS Text Category: Novels 147504 2025-07-03T06:52:40.528507 text/html 147325 2025-01-09T22:14:41.224503 text/html 152362 2025-07-03T06:52:46.754477 application/epub+zip 152939 2025-07-03T06:52:43.899511 application/epub+zip 108466 2025-07-03T06:52:42.694526 application/epub+zip 388622 2025-07-03T06:52:48.756486 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 374269 2025-07-03T06:52:46.016505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261460 2022-09-03T10:50:39.318706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127717 2025-07-03T06:52:40.280518 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 122684 2020-12-29T12:40:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17531 2025-07-03T06:52:48.879465 application/rdf+xml 25667 2025-07-03T06:52:43.179478 image/jpeg 4763 2025-07-03T06:52:42.936475 image/jpeg 48968 2020-12-29T12:40:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 153267 2025-07-03T06:52:40.540507 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