The Mating of Lydia by Mrs. Humphry Ward

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Author Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920
Title The Mating of Lydia
Note Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Mating of Lydia" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely revolves around the complexities of personal relationships against the backdrop of changing societal norms, exploring themes of love, duty, and self-identity through the experiences of its characters. The opening of the novel sets a scene at the dilapidated Threlfall Tower, where two servants, Dixon and his wife, await the arrival of their new master, Mr. Melrose, and his Italian wife, Netta. The couple's dialogue reveals their concerns about the state of the house and their strange new situation. Ultimately, Mr. Melrose and his family arrive, and the narrative hints at the tensions that lie ahead due to the contrasting lifestyles and expectations between the Melroses and the local inhabitants. Mrs. Melrose's fitting into the bleak and damp Cumbrian life contrasts sharply with her origins, foreshadowing challenges as the family settles into their new home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Mystery fiction
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EBook-No. 14174
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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