| Author |
Dowling, Richard, 1846-1898 |
| Title |
The Last Call: A Romance (Vol. 1 of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (Oxford University)
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| Summary |
"The Last Call: A Romance (Vol. 1 of 3)" by Richard Dowling is a fictional novel published in the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to a romantic entanglement set against a backdrop of social class tensions and personal struggles. At its center are the characters Eugene O'Donnell, a wealthy and respected merchant's son, and Ellen Creagh, a beautiful and kind-hearted young woman, as well as Dominique Lavirotte, a handsome but troubled foreigner with a volatile temperament. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage for a love triangle filled with emotional turmoil and rising tensions. It begins with Eugene watching Ellen and Dominique in a boat, highlighting the budding feelings he has for Ellen, who must soon leave for Dublin. Meanwhile, Dominique grapples with his intense love for Ellen, which is complicated by jealousy towards Eugene, whom he encounters later. After a fateful confrontation, an altercation ensues, resulting in injury and a mystery that may alter the course of their lives. The intricacies of their relationships involve themes of love, jealousy, and the societal expectations that govern them, hinting at the dramatic developments to come as the story unfolds. (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 |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mistaken identity -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42595 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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