| Author |
Hunter, Mrs. (Rachel), 1754-1813 |
| Title |
Lady Maclairn, the victim of villany : A novel, volume 3 (of 4)
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| Original Publication |
London: W. Earle and J. W. Hucklebridge, 1806.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor 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 |
"Lady Maclairn, the Victim of Villany: A Novel, Volume 3 of 4" by Mrs. Hunter is a fiction work written in the early 19th century. This novel revolves around the complex dynamics of love and social expectations, focusing on the central character of Lady Maclairn and her interactions with those around her, particularly amidst familial and romantic entanglements. The opening portion of the novel resumes the narrative from Miss Cowley's letters, who details the unfolding relationships and tensions among the characters. It introduces key figures such as the devoted lovers Miss Cowley and Horace Hardcastle, who resolve to wait for the right moment to marry. Meanwhile, Lady Maclairn wrestles with the implications of her son Philip's marriage and the societal pressures surrounding it. The text delves into the emotional turmoil faced by these characters, especially focused on notions of fidelity, honor, and the challenges posed by manipulative relationships, particularly relating to Mr. Flamall’s influence. As the story unfolds, we find the characters navigating a web of feelings, honor, and societal expectations, setting the stage for further dramatic developments in their lives. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71396 |
| Release Date |
Aug 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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