The Lost Provinces

The Lost Provinces: How Vansittart Came Back To France (1898) is a historical novel written by Louis Tracy. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the journey of Lord Vansittart, an Englishman who travels to France to reclaim his family's lost estates. The Lost Provinces refer to the regions of Alsace and Lorraine, which were annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War.Vansittart is initially met with hostility from the French locals, who see him as an invader. However, he soon gains the trust of the people by helping them during a time of crisis. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a French woman named Jeanne, who becomes his ally in his quest to regain his family's land.The novel is a tale of love, adventure, and political intrigue. It explores the themes of nationalism, identity, and the consequences of war. The Lost Provinces is a well-crafted historical novel that transports the reader back to a time of great upheaval in Europe. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those interested in the history of France and Germany.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.