This edition had all images removed.
Title: A Life Sentence: A Novel
Credits:
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Jeannie Howse, Joseph R.
Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Canadian Institute for
Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
Summary: "A Life Sentence: A Novel" by Adeline Sergeant is a dramatic fiction piece likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Andrew Westwood, who is convicted of murdering Sydney Vane, and the repercussions of this verdict on his family, particularly his young daughter, Jenny. The story explores themes of justice, innocence, and the weight of societal judgment. The beginning of the novel captures the tense atmosphere of Westwood’s trial as the jury pronounces him guilty. The emotions of the courtroom are palpable, reflecting the societal outrage over the murder and Westwood’s imminent execution. Amidst the chaos, the focus shifts to Jenny, the prisoner's daughter, who is traumatized by the circumstances surrounding her father’s conviction. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Jenny's plight—her struggles in the aftermath of her father's sentencing and the challenges she faces in a world that shuns her due to her father's actions. The opening chapters set a poignant tone, emphasizing themes of familial bonds and the harsh reality of life after a public disgrace, framing the novel as a tragic exploration of innocence lost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Sergeant, Adeline, 1851-1904
EBook No.: 31984
Published: Apr 14, 2010
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Life Sentence: A Novel
Credits:
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Jeannie Howse, Joseph R.
Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Canadian Institute for
Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
Summary: "A Life Sentence: A Novel" by Adeline Sergeant is a dramatic fiction piece likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Andrew Westwood, who is convicted of murdering Sydney Vane, and the repercussions of this verdict on his family, particularly his young daughter, Jenny. The story explores themes of justice, innocence, and the weight of societal judgment. The beginning of the novel captures the tense atmosphere of Westwood’s trial as the jury pronounces him guilty. The emotions of the courtroom are palpable, reflecting the societal outrage over the murder and Westwood’s imminent execution. Amidst the chaos, the focus shifts to Jenny, the prisoner's daughter, who is traumatized by the circumstances surrounding her father’s conviction. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Jenny's plight—her struggles in the aftermath of her father's sentencing and the challenges she faces in a world that shuns her due to her father's actions. The opening chapters set a poignant tone, emphasizing themes of familial bonds and the harsh reality of life after a public disgrace, framing the novel as a tragic exploration of innocence lost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Sergeant, Adeline, 1851-1904
EBook No.: 31984
Published: Apr 14, 2010
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.