| Author |
Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899 |
| Title |
Hidden Hand
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Hidden Hand" by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set primarily within the rugged mountain regions of Virginia, focusing on the life of Major Ira Warfield, a complex and domineering figure known as "Old Hurricane," whose lonely existence is punctuated by dark secrets and family tragedies. The narrative intertwines with the mysterious fate of Capitola, a spirited young girl with a hidden past, whose life becomes entangled with the major's as they confront various challenges in a harsh and unforgiving world. At the start of the book, the scene is set in the foreboding Hurricane Hall, an isolated mansion facing a fierce storm on the night of Halloween. Major Warfield is depicted as a self-indulgent man of wealth, indulging in his comforts while grappling with his grim responsibilities. The chapter develops tension as a late-night visit from the local parson brings news of an urgent matter—one that compels Warfield to confront his duties as a magistrate, leading to a midnight journey to aid a dying woman. This woman's revealing story, filled with mystery and peril, begins to unravel connections to Capitola, hinting at a deeper narrative involving identity, belonging, and the hidden truths that shape their lives. This setting and early events establish a gothic atmosphere that permeates the book, drawing readers into a tale of intrigue and moral complexity. (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 |
Women -- United States -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29866 |
| Release Date |
Aug 30, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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