| Author |
Brame, Charlotte M., 1836-1884 |
| Title |
Love Works Wonders: A Novel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Emmy, Darleen Dove, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Love Works Wonders: A Novel" by Charlotte M. Brame is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Miss Pauline Darrell, a beautiful and spirited young woman raised by her father among Bohemian artists, who is now thrust into the aristocratic world of her uncle, Sir Oswald Darrell. As Pauline navigates her new life, she struggles with the constraints of society and the expectations placed upon her while demonstrating a fierce independence and a passion for truth. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to the characters, particularly Sir Oswald Darrell, who is determined to refine his niece's untamed nature and prepare her for a respectable position in society. Sir Oswald engages Miss Agnes Hastings to serve as Pauline's governess, tasked with the difficult challenge of transforming Pauline from a wild, unpolished girl into a lady suitable for Darrell Court. Throughout their interactions, Pauline's strong personality shines through, revealing her disdain for societal norms and her virulent desire for freedom. As they venture into the complex social dynamics of the aristocracy, we see the historical significance of class and the personal struggles of the young heiress at the intersection of upbringing, expectation, and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33989 |
| Release Date |
Sep 24, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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