| Author |
Everett-Green, Evelyn, 1856-1932 |
| Title |
Torwood's trust : A novel (Vol. 2 of 3)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Richard Bentley and Son, 1884.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
MWS, Les Galloway 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 |
"Torwood's Trust: A Novel" by Evelyn Everett-Green is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. This second volume of a trilogy unfolds a narrative filled with intrigue, family secrets, and emotional entanglements, centering on the character Torwood and his relationships with those around him, particularly regarding a mysterious family history and its implications. As the plot develops, themes of loyalty, deception, and the quest for truth emerge, setting the stage for a captivating story. The beginning of "Torwood's Trust" introduces Miss Marjory, whose carefully planned dinner is a success, indicating her prominent role in the lives of the guests. The protagonist, Tor, grapples with the potential ramifications of a past deception, which intertwines with his growing feelings for Maud and the troublesome figure of Lewis Belassis. As he becomes acquainted with various characters, including a tradesman named Alfred Belassis, Tor starts to suspect deeper family connections that stir unease over threats to his soundness and well-being. The intrigues involving marriages, identity, and treachery hinted in the opening chapters promise a complex web of secrets that will unfold throughout the rest of the novel. (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 -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70306 |
| Release Date |
Mar 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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