| Author |
Hunter, Mrs. (Rachel), 1754-1813 |
| Title |
Lady Maclairn, the victim of villany : A novel, volume 1 (of 4)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Lady Maclairn, the Victim of Villany: A Novel, Volume 1" by Mrs. Hunter is a fictional novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Miss Cowley, the daughter of Mr. Cowley, who finds herself embroiled in family conflicts, romantic entanglements, and the consequences of her father's last wishes. The narrative is expected to weave themes of morality, love, and societal expectations, as the characters navigate their relationships and personal struggles. The opening of the novel establishes the main character, Miss Cowley, against a backdrop of intricate family dynamics and a looming sense of foreboding regarding her father's influence in her life. After her father's passing, Miss Cowley is faced with the implications of his will, which seemingly binds her to a marriage with Philip Flint, a connection she resists. The narrative introduces Mr. Cowley’s deep affection for his daughter and the protective measures he put in place, as well as the tension with Mrs. Dawson that contributes to this family drama. As Miss Cowley prepares for her move to Tarefield, with the intent to outmaneuver the authority of Mr. Flamall, the executor of her father’s estate, it sets the stage for her struggle against an unjust constraint on her life and happiness, emphasizing her determination to assert her independence within the societal norms of her time. (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 |
English fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64405 |
| Release Date |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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