A Modern Chronicle

A Modern Chronicle is a novel written by the renowned British statesman and author, Winston Churchill. The book is set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and follows the lives of two families - the Oldmeadows and the Davenants - as they navigate the turbulent social and political landscape of America during this period.The story is primarily focused on the character of John Davenant, a wealthy businessman who is determined to climb the social ladder and establish himself as a prominent figure in society. Along the way, he becomes involved in various business ventures and political campaigns, and his actions have a profound impact on the lives of those around him.The novel also explores themes of love, marriage, and family, as well as the changing roles of women in society. Throughout the book, Churchill provides a vivid and detailed portrait of American life during this time, highlighting the rapid changes that were taking place and the challenges that people faced as they tried to adapt to these changes.Overall, A Modern Chronicle is a rich and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political history of America during the turn of the century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Winston Churchill, as well as those who are interested in the history of this period.1910. American novelist, noted for his widely successful historical romances. The story begins: Honora Leffingwell is the original name of our heroine. She was born in the last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, at Nice, in France, and she spent the early years of her life in St. Louis, a somewhat conservative old city on the banks of the Mississippi River. Her father was Randolph Leffingwell, and he died in the early flower of his manhood, while filling with a grace that many remember the post of United States Consul at Nice. As a linguist he was a phenomenon, and his photograph in the tortoiseshell frame proves indubitably, to any acquainted with the fashions of 1870, that he was a master of that subtlest of all arts, dress. He had gentle blood in his veins, which came from Virginia through Kentucky in a coach at six, and he was the equal in appearance and manners of any duke who lingered beside classic seas. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.