| Author |
Hunter, Mrs. (Rachel), 1754-1813 |
| Title |
Lady Maclairn, the victim of villany : A novel, volume 4 (of 4)
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| Original Publication |
London: W. Earle and J. W. Hucklebridge, 1806.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, 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 4" by Mrs. Hunter is a fictional work written in the early 19th century. This novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles of its protagonists as they navigate societal expectations and personal dilemmas. The story revolves around Lady Harriet Maclairn and Charles Duncan, delving into their pasts filled with hardship while tackling the consequences of their choices in a society marked by rigid moral standards. The opening of the narrative introduces a scene where a character, presumably Lady Harriet, grapples with the news of Charles Duncan’s condition and the circumstances surrounding his trials. As information about Duncan’s misfortunes unfolds through a conversation, Harriet finds herself reflecting on her own suffering linked to his errors and their enduring love. The chapter intertwines their narratives, setting the stage for a complex exploration of guilt, forgiveness, and the weight of societal judgment, as Harriet navigates her brother's pressures for her future while mourning Duncan's painful fate. This opening segment hints at the emotional depth and dramatic narrative that readers can expect throughout the rest of the novel. (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. |
71673 |
| Release Date |
Sep 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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