A crown of shame, volume 1 (of 3) by Florence Marryat
"A Crown of Shame, Volume 1" by Florence Marryat is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in San Diego during a time of disease and turmoil, focusing on the life of Elizabeth "Liz" Fellows, the devoted daughter of a doctor, as she navigates the challenges of her profession amidst a deadly epidemic. Liz is portrayed as a compassionate and capable woman, dedicating herself to caring for the
sick and confronting issues of social stigma, especially as she witnesses the struggles of the local community. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Liz as she contemplates the oppressive heat and mounting despair in her surroundings. As she interacts with the local population—particularly the grieving mothers affected by the fever—Liz's resilience and empathy shine through. Her relationship with her father, Dr. Fellows, is both supportive and complicated by his own melancholy. The tension escalates further when Liz is confronted with scandal and the secrets of her father's past, hinting at a deeper theme of shame that intertwines with the personal and societal struggles present in their lives. As Liz grapples with love and loyalty amidst turmoil, the narrative sets the stage for a rich exploration of personal sacrifice and societal judgment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marryat, Florence, 1837-1899 |
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| Title | A crown of shame, volume 1 (of 3) |
| Original Publication | London: F. V. White & Co., 1888. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, Chris Corrigan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Illegitimate children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | West Indies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Plantation life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75274 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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