Project Gutenberg 2006-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 179 Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins 1852 1930 Wilkins, Mary E. (Mary Eleanor) Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins (Mary Eleanor Wilkins) Wilkins, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, Mary Ella Madelon: A Novel Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly "Madelon: A Novel" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a small village during winter, drawing the reader into the complex lives of its main characters, particularly focusing on Madelon Hautville, a young woman caught in a tumultuous love triangle involving Burr Gordon and Dorothy Fair. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations, hinting at deeper conflicts that will arise as the story progresses. At the start of the novel, the serene beauty of a snow-covered village is sharply contrasted with the emotional turmoil of its inhabitants. Burr Gordon is introduced as he walks towards the Hautville house, drawn by the enchanting music of Madelon and her family. However, tensions quickly surface as Burr interacts with his cousin Lot, who expresses his own interest in Madelon, complicating Burr's feelings for Dorothy Fair. Madelon's passionate musical performances reveal her inner struggles and the expectations placed upon her, while the complexities of family relationships and social status simmer beneath the surface. The opening sets the stage for a tale of love lost, ambition unfulfilled, and the poignant struggles of its characters against the backdrop of a harsh winter landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 517585 2025-08-07T13:24:45.146382 text/html 528888 2006-03-01T03:49:14 text/html 263298 2025-08-07T13:24:52.979310 application/epub+zip 269514 2025-08-07T13:24:47.934317 application/epub+zip 248449 2025-08-07T13:24:46.820297 application/epub+zip 464940 2025-08-07T13:24:57.005302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440358 2025-08-07T13:24:52.294304 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397509 2022-09-08T13:33:09.874341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 489098 2025-08-07T13:24:43.866324 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 488999 2006-03-01T03:49:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18479 2025-08-07T13:24:57.136257 application/rdf+xml 12599 2025-08-07T13:24:47.311334 image/jpeg 3215 2025-08-07T13:24:47.065301 image/jpeg 185958 2006-03-01T03:49:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 181373 2006-03-01T03:49:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 260605 2025-08-07T13:24:45.187334 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