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Bacon, Josephine Daskam
1876
1961
Daskam, Josephine Dodge
Lovell, Ingraham
Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam
Bacon, Selden, Mrs.
The courting of Lady Jane
Produced by David Widger
"The Courting of Lady Jane" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a novel written in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of romance and social dynamics in a transitional period of American society. The story revolves around the themes of love, maturity, and the complexities of familial relationships, delving into the lives of three primary characters as they navigate the resolves of affection and societal expectations. The narrative centers on Colonel Driscoll, a middle-aged man, who becomes enamored with the beautiful and gracious Lady Jane Leroy, a young woman of only twenty-two. As the story unfolds, Colonel Driscoll proposes to Jane with the hope of merging their households and lives, which initially seems a charming match despite their significant age difference. However, as they grow closer, the ensuing complexities arise with Mrs. Leroy, Jane's mother, who struggles with the potential loss of her daughter. Ultimately, the story reveals the layered emotional dynamics between the characters, highlighting the notion of true happiness over mistaken commitments when Lady Jane realizes her affections lie elsewhere, leading to a poignant resolution that prioritizes the joy and future of the young couple over societal propriety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Middle-aged persons -- Fiction
Love stories, American
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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