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Title: Heiress of Haddon
Credits: Produced by S.R.Ellison,Julie Barkley, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Heires of Haddon" by W. E. Doubleday is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the captivating backdrop of Haddon Hall during the time of "Good Queen Bess," the story centers around the romantic entanglements and dramas of Dorothy Vernon, the heiress of Haddon, and her steadfast love for John Manners, amidst the societal expectations and rivalries of their time. At the start of the narrative, the exquisite history of Haddon Hall is unveiled, describing its grandeur and the legends surrounding its inhabitants, particularly the beautiful Dorothy and her sister Margaret. The opening depicts a vibrant scene where nobles prepare for springtime hawking festivities, showcasing the character dynamics, with Dorothy already capturing the attention of admirers while resisting pressure to accept Sir Henry de la Zouch's advances. A budding romance between Dorothy and John Manners begins with mutual attraction, setting the stage for the conflicts and challenges to come as Sir Henry's jealousy and socio-political aspirations loom over their love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Doubleday, W. E. (William Elliott), 1865-1959
EBook No.: 15443
Published: Mar 23, 2005
Downloads: 227
Language: English
Subject: Vernon, Dorothy, -1584 -- Fiction
Subject: Haddon Hall (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Heiress of Haddon
Credits: Produced by S.R.Ellison,Julie Barkley, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Heires of Haddon" by W. E. Doubleday is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the captivating backdrop of Haddon Hall during the time of "Good Queen Bess," the story centers around the romantic entanglements and dramas of Dorothy Vernon, the heiress of Haddon, and her steadfast love for John Manners, amidst the societal expectations and rivalries of their time. At the start of the narrative, the exquisite history of Haddon Hall is unveiled, describing its grandeur and the legends surrounding its inhabitants, particularly the beautiful Dorothy and her sister Margaret. The opening depicts a vibrant scene where nobles prepare for springtime hawking festivities, showcasing the character dynamics, with Dorothy already capturing the attention of admirers while resisting pressure to accept Sir Henry de la Zouch's advances. A budding romance between Dorothy and John Manners begins with mutual attraction, setting the stage for the conflicts and challenges to come as Sir Henry's jealousy and socio-political aspirations loom over their love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Doubleday, W. E. (William Elliott), 1865-1959
EBook No.: 15443
Published: Mar 23, 2005
Downloads: 227
Language: English
Subject: Vernon, Dorothy, -1584 -- Fiction
Subject: Haddon Hall (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.