| Author |
Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899 |
| Title |
The bride's fate
The sequel to "The changed brides"
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| Original Publication |
United States: A.L. Burt,1885.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Bride's Fate" by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Drusilla, a young mother who finds herself the focus of kindness in her new home after being abandoned by her husband, Alexander. Set against themes of endurance, faith, and love, the narrative explores Drusilla's journey of healing and her unwavering affection for her estranged husband. At the start of the novel, Drusilla is living in a family home with General Lyon, who has taken her and her child under his protective wing. Despite the emotional turmoil from her past, Drusilla embraces her new life, surrounded by warmth and care. The opening chapters introduce her relationships with General Lyon, his granddaughter Anna, and the anticipation of a humble yet happy existence as she navigates motherhood. Drusilla’s optimistic spirit shines through her trials, as she reflects on her enduring love for Alexander, even while she settles into her new role in the Lyon family and contemplates the complexity of her marital situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69828 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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