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Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary)
1823
1901
Yonge, Charlotte Mary
Yonge, C. M. (Charlotte Mary)
The Dove in the Eagle's Nest
Transcribed from the 1890 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price
"The Dove in the Eagle's Nest" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the late 19th century, reflecting on the complexities of life in 15th century Germany. The narrative focuses primarily on the story of Christina Sorel, a young girl who is raised in a cultured environment by her uncle and aunt but is forced to leave her home to care for a sick lady at a rough castle named Adlerstein. The opening of the book introduces readers to a richly detailed setting filled with artistic expressions, from the descriptions of workshop intricacies to the historical backdrop of power struggles among German nobles. Christina's tender and delicate character contrasts sharply with the harsh realities of her new home, where she encounters brutal and coarse influences. As she arrives at the castle, she finds herself within an environment that starkly contrasts her sheltered upbringing, revealing the challenges she will face as she navigates her duty to care for the frail Ermentrude, the castle's mistress. The dynamic among the characters, particularly the tension between her noble lineage and her father’s brutish nature, establishes a compelling narrative of duty, compassion, and cultural clash. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Historical fiction
Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, 1459-1519
Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Maximilian I, 1493-1519 -- Fiction
Emperors -- Fiction
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Historical Fiction
Category: Historical Novels
Category: Novels
Category: German Literature
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