| Author |
Scott, Lady (Caroline Lucy), 1784-1857 |
| Editor |
Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861 |
| Title |
A Marriage in High Life, Volume II
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Henry Colburn,1828.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Fay Dunn, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Marriage in High Life, Volume II" by Lady Scott is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the tumultuous marriage of Emmeline, who is caught in a web of misunderstanding, jealousy, and societal pressures as she navigates her complex relationship with her husband, Lord Fitzhenry. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for reconciliation amidst a backdrop of class and expectation. At the start of the book, Emmeline is in a state of emotional turmoil following a series of misunderstandings and tensions with her husband. As Fitzhenry announces his intention to leave town, Emmeline grapples with feelings of rejection and suspicion, particularly towards the potential influence of another man, Pelham, who has recently been advising her. The narrative delves into her doubts, her longing for Fitzhenry's affection, and her attempts to rationalize her situation in light of her husband's apparent disdain. Following the death of a family servant, both characters confront suppressed emotions that may ultimately determine the future of their marriage. The chapter establishes a gripping tone of despair mixed with fleeting hope, making it clear that the road to marital reconciliation will be fraught with challenges. (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 -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Marriage -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67670 |
| Release Date |
Mar 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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