The Heir of Redclyffe by Charlotte M. Yonge
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| Author | Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 |
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| Title | The Heir of Redclyffe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Heir of Redclyffe" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story begins with a glimpse into the lives of the Edmonstone family, especially focusing on the young Guy Morville, who has recently lost his grandfather, Sir Guy. The narrative explores themes of family, moral character, and the complexities of human relationships, introducing various characters who will play significant roles throughout the story. At the start of the novel, we meet the Edmonstone family at their house, Hollywell, during a winter setting. Philip Morville has just returned from an errand, and there is palpable curiosity surrounding a letter that relates to Guy, the newly orphaned heir of Redclyffe. Through an engaging dialogue among family members about Guy's tragic loss and his impending arrival, we learn of a family feud tied to the Morville lineage. As the characters discuss their hopes and concerns regarding Guy, the reader is drawn into the dynamics of their interactions, hinting at the potential conflicts and relationships to come as Guy settles into life at Hollywell. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Fiction |
| Subject | Upper class -- Fiction |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Moral conditions -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2505 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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