| Author |
Hunter, Mrs. (Rachel), 1754-1813 |
| Title |
Lady Maclairn, the victim of villany : A novel, volume 2 (of 4)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: W. Earle and J. W. Hucklebridge, 1806.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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 2" by Mrs. Hunter is a fictional work written in the early 19th century. This novel centers around the lives of Lady Maclairn and other associated characters, exploring themes of family dynamics, morality, and societal challenges of the time. Key characters such as Miss Cowley, Sir Murdock, and Malcolm are introduced, hinting at a complex web of relationships that navigate personal struggles amid external pressures. The opening of the novel sets the stage through an epistolary format, with letters exchanged between characters, revealing their emotional landscapes and secrets. In particular, Miss Cowley expresses concern for Rachel's health while discussing Sir Murdock's state of mind, which is troubled but shows affection from Lady Maclairn. The narrative shifts to unveil the tension between familial obligations and individual desires, exploring Malcolm's frustration with the oppressive influences of his uncle and Miss Flint. As letters unfold, hints of past grievances and the emotional burdens carried by Lady Maclairn and her children emerge, signaling deeper conflicts tied to their social standing and personal histories. (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. |
71165 |
| Release Date |
Jul 11, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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