Project Gutenberg 2005-10-17 Public domain in the USA. 203 Quiller-Couch, Arthur 1863 1944 Q Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, A. T. (Arthur Thomas) Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas Hetty Wesley E-text prepared by Lionel Sear "Hetty Wesley" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex lives of the Wesley family, particularly focusing on the titular character, Hetty, as well as her brothers and sisters. The narrative explores themes of ambition, familial relationships, and societal expectations, set against the backdrop of early 18th-century England. The opening of "Hetty Wesley" introduces us to a variety of characters and settings, beginning with Samuel Annesley, a determined merchant preparing to leave India for England. As he reflects on his life, we transition to a scene involving a youthful Charles Wesley, who finds himself in a brawl at Westminster School, showcasing the spirited nature of young men during that period. The narrative swiftly flows between the world of commerce and the intellectual pursuits of the Wesley family, leading us to Hetty and her sisters, whose beauty and wit present both challenges and opportunities in their lives. The nuances of family dynamics, individual aspirations, and the struggles against societal constraints begin to unfold, setting the stage for a compelling and multifaceted exploration of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction Wright, Mehetabel, 1697-1750 -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 547820 2025-06-07T09:57:58.565299 text/html 547641 2025-01-15T22:42:40.463531 text/html 276965 2025-06-07T09:58:07.550251 application/epub+zip 284387 2025-06-07T09:58:00.762252 application/epub+zip 284388 2025-06-07T09:57:59.416267 application/epub+zip 480319 2025-06-07T09:58:12.442214 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453450 2025-06-07T09:58:06.652230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420068 2022-09-08T08:08:01.637401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490084 2025-06-07T09:57:57.943251 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 489938 2020-12-12T17:56:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 193850 2020-12-12T17:56:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17861 2025-06-07T09:58:12.586190 application/rdf+xml 12330 2025-06-07T09:57:59.985237 image/jpeg 3374 2025-06-07T09:57:59.702235 image/jpeg 272272 2025-06-07T09:57:58.619276 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia