| Author |
Cameron, H. Lovett, Mrs., 1844?-1921 |
| Title |
Vera Nevill : or, Poor wisdom's chance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Vera Nevill" by Mrs. H. Lovett Cameron is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Vera Nevill, who moves into her brother-in-law's vicarage following the death of her sister, Marion's, sibling. Set against a backdrop of family dynamics within the vicarage, Vera's beauty and spirited nature clash with the more traditional, subdued characters in the household, especially with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Daintree. The narrative explores themes of social standing, ambition, and the complexities of women's roles in society during this time. The opening of "Vera Nevill" introduces the reader to the chaotic household of Rev. Eustace Daintree, enriched by the arrival of Vera, who quickly becomes the center of family tension. Vera’s introduction into the family is marked by her beauty and independence, which sharply contrasts the expectations placed upon her as a woman of that era. The dynamics between Vera, her sister Marion, and the formidable Mrs. Daintree provide a rich exploration of personal conflicts and generational differences. As the household struggles to accommodate Vera's vivaciousness amid traditional structures, the stage is set for intricate relationships and societal observations that will unravel as the story progresses. (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 |
Orphans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Sisters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18385 |
| Release Date |
May 14, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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