| Author |
Seawell, Molly Elliot, 1860-1916 |
| LoC No. |
08017998
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| Title |
The Last Duchess of Belgarde
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
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| Summary |
"The Last Duchess of Belgarde" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Trimousette, the granddaughter of the formidable Countess of Floramour, who ponders her upcoming marriage to the flamboyant Duke of Belgarde. Set against the backdrop of a turbulent France, the novel encapsulates themes of love, innocence, and the trials faced by aristocrats amidst the demands of society and revolution. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Trimousette, a shy and pensive young woman embroidering in her grandmother's garden while daydreaming about her future with the Duke of Belgarde. Trimousette's humble demeanor contrasts sharply with her aspirations for a glamorous life as a duchess, where she hopes to win the heart of the seemingly libertine duke, despite her grandmother’s concerns about his wild ways. As she daydreams about their life together, her brother Victor playfully warns her of the duke’s notorious reputation. Their conversation foreshadows the intertwined fates of the characters as the narrative unfolds, hinting at the complexities of love and duty that will be further explored throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Husband and wife -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Aristocracy (Social class) -- France -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66592 |
| Release Date |
Oct 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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