The Portal Family (1863) - Paperback

by Pierre Paul Frederic Portal (Author), Melville F. Portal (Author)

The Portal Family is a novel written by Pierre Paul Frederic Portal and published in 1863. The story revolves around the lives of the Portal family, who are French aristocrats living in the early 19th century. The family consists of the father, Baron Portal, his wife, the Baroness, and their three children, Henri, Marie, and Paul. The novel begins with the family living a luxurious life in their chateau in the French countryside. However, their lives are turned upside down when the French Revolution breaks out and the family is forced to flee their home. They eventually make their way to England, where they must adjust to a new way of life and struggle to make ends meet.As the story progresses, the Portal family faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, family conflicts, and romantic entanglements. Through it all, they remain a close-knit family, supporting each other and working together to overcome their struggles.The Portal Family is a poignant and engaging tale of resilience, love, and family bonds. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century France and England, and offers insights into the social and political upheavals of the time. Overall, it is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.From The London Review.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.