| Author |
Warden, Florence, 1857-1929 |
| Title |
The Dazzling Miss Davison
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
MWS, David E. Brown, 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 |
"The Dazzling Miss Davison" by Florence Warden is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rachel Davison, a young woman with an enigmatic past, as she navigates the complexities of her social life amidst financial struggles and familial responsibilities. The novel explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the pursuit of personal ambition. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Gerard Buckland, a young barrister who discovers a portrait of Rachel Davison while socializing at the home of the Aldingtons. This piques his interest, especially after learning of her difficult life after her family's fall from grace. When he unexpectedly encounters Rachel at a social gathering, they engage in a lively conversation that touches on women's rights and independence. However, as Gerard learns more about Rachel and her challenges, he begins to suspect that she may not be living the honest life he hopes she leads. The opening chapters set the stage for a tale of intrigue and romance, filled with both charm and underlying tension as Gerard becomes increasingly captivated by Rachel's mysterious dual existence. (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 |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65117 |
| Release Date |
Apr 20, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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