| Author |
Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
| Title |
John, A Love Story; vol. 1 of 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"John, A Love Story" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Kate Crediton, a young woman who experiences a near-fatal accident while riding her horse and is subsequently cared for by Mrs. Mitford and her son, John. The novel explores themes of recovery, identity, and the complexities of emerging relationships as it unfolds in the pastoral backdrop of Fanshawe Regis. The opening portion introduces Kate as she regains consciousness after her accident, confused and overwhelmed by her surroundings and the people caring for her. As she learns about the kind-hearted Mrs. Mitford and develops curious thoughts about her son, John, the narrative reveals Kate's youthful spirit and vivacity despite her delicate condition. The reader witnesses her interactions with her father, Mrs. Mitford, and John himself, setting the stage for a blossoming connection amidst the backdrop of her recovery. Kate's reflections on love and clergymen further hint at the tensions and dynamics that may develop as her story continues. (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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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65226 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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