The Orange Girl by Walter Besant

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Author Besant, Walter, 1836-1901
Illustrator Davis, Warren B., 1865-1928
Title The Orange Girl
Note Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by sp1nd, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "The Orange Girl" by Sir Walter Besant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the protagonist, Will Halliday, who finds himself imprisoned for debt, reflecting on his life and the characters around him in the King's Bench Prison. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the quest for freedom as Will navigates his circumstances, particularly his passion for music and his interactions with various characters he encounters, including rogues and the enchanting Jenny Wilmot. At the start of the story, we meet Will Halliday, a young man confined to the King's Bench Prison for debt, who finds solace in playing the violin and composing music. The atmosphere is stark and filled with a mix of despair and camaraderie among the prisoners, painted vividly by Will's observations. He longs for freedom and a different life, which leads to significant encounters, including his first sight of the beautiful Jenny, who captivates him and stirs emotions he thought he had lost. This opening sets the stage for Will’s journey as he seeks to break free from his confinement and pursue his passion in a world filled with challenges and beautiful moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 41545
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 16, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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