Author |
James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 |
Title |
Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol. 3
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Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
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Summary |
"Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol. 3" by G. P. R. James is a novel likely written during the early 19th century. This literary work dives into the complexities of personal relationships and societal expectations as it unfolds the tragic circumstances surrounding the Beauchamp and Delaware families, particularly focusing on the trials of Henry Beauchamp and his love for Blanche Delaware. The narrative hints at themes of honor, betrayal, and redemption as the characters confront their emotions and involvements in a web of misunderstandings and accusations. At the start of the narrative, we find Henry Beauchamp reflecting on his troubles after a tumultuous day involving a light encounter with a miser and managing a sum of money tied to the Delaware family. Caught in a swirl of personal despair and love for Blanche, his immediate plans are interrupted when he becomes the victim of an attack, leaving him unconscious and later waking up in a boat filled with dubious characters. The initial chapters set the tone for an intricate plot filled with drama, mistakes, and the pursuit of truth, signaling the mix of personal stakes amidst the backdrop of criminal undertakings and the potential for recovering honor and family name. As the opening unfolds, it establishes Beauchamp’s deeper internal struggles and foreshadows the complex interconnections that will develop as he seeks to navigate through the ruin brought upon by misfortune and manipulation. (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 |
Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
51630 |
Release Date |
Apr 2, 2016 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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