Cynthia's Chauffeur, Louis Tracy

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by Louis Tracy · 1863–1928

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"Cynthia's Chauffeur" by Louis Tracy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds on Derby Day in London and introduces a delightful American girl named Cynthia Vanrenen and her English chaperon, Mrs. Devar. When their chauffeur is unable to take them on their planned journey due to a car accident, young Lord Medenham decides to step in, disguising himself as their driver. This unexpected twist sets the stage for a unique love story entwined with themes of class distinction and adventure. At the start of the novel, the scene is bustling with the excitement of Derby Day, creating a lively backdrop. Cynthia and Mrs. Devar are poised to embark on a picturesque road trip, but when their chauffeur encounters misfortune, they are introduced to Lord Medenham, who takes over the driving duties. The initial interactions between Cynthia and Medenham hint at an undeniable chemistry as they embark on their journey through the English countryside, all while evading social conventions and class expectations. The opening chapters establish a blend of romance, humor, and the potential for adventure, enticing readers to follow as the story progresses.

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Read time
376 min
Words
82,814
Chapters
41
Paragraphs
2,372
Price
Free
  • Americans -- England -- Fiction
  • Chauffeurs -- Fiction
  • Love stories
Cynthia's ChauffeurSOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL

Then "Mr." was a concession to his attire; somehow she imagined it would savor of presumption if she addressed him as an inferior.

Entonces «señor» era una concesión a su atuendo; de alguna manera imaginaba que sonaría a presunción si se dirigía a él como un inferior.

She could not define her mental attitude in words, but her quick intelligence responded to its subtle influence as a mirrored lake records the passing of a breeze.

No podía definir su actitud mental en palabras, pero su rápida inteligencia respondía a su sutil influencia como un lago espejo registra el paso de una brisa.

Very dainty and self-possessed she looked as she stood there smiling at him.

Se veía muy delicada y dueña de sí misma mientras estaba allí sonriendo hacia él.

Her motor dust-coat was utilized as a wrap.

Su abrigo de polvo para automóvil se utilizaba como abrigo.

Beneath it she wore a white muslin dress of a studied simplicity that, to another woman's assessing gaze, would reveal its expensiveness.

Debajo llevaba un vestido blanco de muselina de una sencillez estudiada que, ante la mirada evaluadora de otra mujer, revelaría su costoso precio.

She had tied a veil of delicate lace around her hair and under her chin, and Medenham noted, with a species of awe, that her eyes, so vividly blue in daylight, were now dark as the sky at night.

Se había atado un velo de encaje delicado alrededor del cabello y bajo la barbilla, y Medenham notó, con una especie de reverencia, que sus ojos, tan vívidamente azules a la luz del día, eran ahora oscuros como el cielo nocturno.

And he was strangely tongue-tied.

Y él estaba extrañamente mudo.

He found nothing to say until after a pause that verged on awkwardness.

No encontró nada que decir hasta después de una pausa que rozaba la torpeza.

Then he floundered badly.

Entonces se desenvolvió muy mal.

"I am prepared to vouch for any explanation so long as it brings you here, Miss Vanrenen," he said.

«Estoy dispuesto a dar fe de cualquier explicación con tal de que la traiga aquí, señorita Vanrenen», dijo.

Cynthia wanted to laugh.

Cynthia quería reír.

It was sufficiently ridiculous to be compelled, as it were, to treat a paid servant as an equal, but it savored of madness to find him verging on the perilous borderland of a flirtation.

Era suficientemente ridículo verse obligado, por así decirlo, a tratar a una sirviente asalariada como a una igual, pero olía a locura encontrarlo al borde del peligroso terreno de la coquetería.

About the author

Louis Tracy1863–1928

Louis Tracy, born Patrick Joseph Treacy in Liverpool in 1863, was a British journalist and prolific writer of fiction.

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Book details

Original language
English
Translation
Spanish, machine translation
Source text
Project Gutenberg #31472
Licence
Public domain worldwide

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