The Chauffeur and the Chaperon - Williamson, C. N.; Williamson, A. M.
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The Chauffeur and The Chaperon is a story of two young women embarking on an adventure to claim a motor-boat bequeathed to them after a family friend's will reveals unexpected financial truths. Their journey to Holland sets the stage for an exploration filled with contrasts between the characters' personalities-one eager for adventure and the other more cautious. Their differing approaches to life are apparent from the outset, with one determined to make the most of their modest inheritance. This dynamic drives the story forward, exploring the complexities of personal ambition and the pursuit…mehr

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The Chauffeur and The Chaperon is a story of two young women embarking on an adventure to claim a motor-boat bequeathed to them after a family friend's will reveals unexpected financial truths. Their journey to Holland sets the stage for an exploration filled with contrasts between the characters' personalities-one eager for adventure and the other more cautious. Their differing approaches to life are apparent from the outset, with one determined to make the most of their modest inheritance. This dynamic drives the story forward, exploring the complexities of personal ambition and the pursuit of excitement in the face of reality. Their arrival in Rotterdam brings a series of amusing situations and new relationships, highlighting the lighthearted nature of their travels. The opening establishes the joy of embarking on an uncharted journey, despite the limitations that reality imposes, and the nuances of personal relationships in the face of life's unexpected turns. The narrative promises an engaging exploration of friendships, adventure, and the contrasting personalities of those navigating the twists and turns of life.
Autorenporträt
Charles Norris Williamson was a British writer and motoring journalist born in 1859 in Exeter, United Kingdom. He was the founder of Black and White Magazine and gained recognition for his literary collaboration with his wife, Alice Muriel Williamson. The pair co-authored numerous novels and travelogues under the name ""C. N. and A. M. Williamson."" Charles passed away on October 3, 1920, in Combe Down, at the age of 61. Alice Muriel Williamson, born on October 8, 1858, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Marcus and Jane King, was an American-English author. Her father co-founded the Ohio State and Union Law College. After her separation from her first husband, Lieutenant William Reeve Hamilton, who disapproved of her acting career, Alice moved to England in 1892. There, she became a foreign correspondent for the Boston Evening Transcript. After marrying Charles Norris Williamson in 1894, Alice devoted herself to writing fiction and was a successful author. The couple co-authored many works, with Alice later acknowledging her sole authorship in most of their books. Alice passed away on September 24, 1933.