| Author |
Warden, Florence, 1857-1929 |
| Title |
A vagrant wife
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| Original Publication |
United States: International Book Company,1885.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
MWS, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A Vagrant Wife" by Florence Warden is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a rustic English town, focusing on the lives of its residents and their intertwining relationships, particularly revolving around Miss Annie Lane, the governess of the Mainwaring family. The opening chapters set the scene of a church confirmation service, introducing various characters, including Annie, and hinting at the societal challenges and romantic entanglements that lie ahead. The beginning of the book paints a vivid picture of the town of Beckham bustling with excitement for the bishop's visit to confirm young parishioners. The narrative introduces a range of characters, primarily Annie Lane, whose role as a governess places her in a delicate social position. Through nuanced interactions among the Mainwaring family, particularly between the elder brother George and the impulsive Harry Braithwaite, as well as Miss Lane's struggles and aspirations, an intricate social tapestry begins to emerge. Themes of duty, society's expectations, and romantic tension are alluded to, setting the stage for the complexities of Miss Lane’s life and relationships 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 |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69261 |
| Release Date |
Oct 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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