Montmorency's Revenge; The Journey

Journey Book Project: What is the Journey in the book so far? Find a passage or quote that best describes that journey, write it (with page number) then explain what it means and why it is an important description of the journey.

First of all, I think I should explain the setting of the book I have chosen, Montmorency's Revenge. This book is the fourth book in the Montmorency Series which is set in the Victorian Era. So obviously the story is based in England. As the main characters there are Montmorency, Tom (Montmorency's son), the Duke of Monaburn Gus Fox-Selwyn, his sons Alexander and Frank, George the (deceased) twin brother of the Duke, Inspector Howard, Doctor Robert Farcett, and Malpensa. There are also other characters such as the wives and the servants including Harvey. In the previous books George Fox-Selwyn had been murdered by Malpensa, and Frank wishes to avenge his uncle's death. When Inspector Howard visits the Duke's castle, Frank's wishes are about to become true. The quote I choose is. 'There was a specific threat from Malpensa to target our royal family when they gathered for Queen Victoria's funeral ceremony' from page 18.

I chose this quote because it basically explains what journey this book is going to be about. Frank wanted to avenge his uncle's death although his father opposed it. When Inspector Howard comes, he tells the family that the Queen is very ill and that they are concerned about the royal family. Malpensa had been held responsbile for Uncle George's death, and it was also Malpensa whom sent the threat to the royal family. Since Frank had met Malpensa face-to-face in the past, Inspector Howard desires Frank's help in their investigation. I find this quote very important because it is where the two stories meet. Both Frank and Inspector Howard are after Malpensa, and with Montmorency's plan they can achieve their goal. So far I think this quote shows the journey the best because it explains for what purpose these people are working together, and what their quest is.