Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 (of 3) by George Henry Lewes

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Author Lewes, George Henry, 1817-1878
Title Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 (of 3)
Original Publication London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1848.
Note Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 (of 3)" by George Henry Lewes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives of the three titular characters, focusing particularly on the sisters Rose and Blanche, and their complex familial dynamics, including their stepmother and the effects of their mother’s recent death. The novel explores themes of will, strength of character, and the subtleties of human relationships, set against a backdrop of English society's moral expectations. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a series of somber events following the death of Mrs. Vyner, as her husband Meredith and their daughters—Rose, Blanche, and Violet—struggle to cope with their loss. Captain Heath, a close friend of the deceased, visits the Vyner household, emphasizing the depth of their mourning and foreshadowing future interactions. The narrative then shifts four years ahead, depicting Rose and Blanche as they adjust to life under the manipulative influence of their stepmother, Mary Hardcastle. Each character’s distinct personality begins to emerge, setting the stage for the internal and external conflicts they will face, particularly as Violet’s feelings of disdain towards their stepmother build. The opening portion establishes an atmosphere ripe with emotional complexity and hints at the trials ahead for its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Families -- Fiction
Subject Stepmothers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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