Project Gutenberg 2010-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 82 Fenn, George Manville 1831 1909 Fenn, G. M. (George Manville) Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville) Of High Descent Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Of High Descent" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a picturesque coastal town and revolves around the lives and relationships of a group of characters including the cantankerous fisherman Luke Vine, his niece Louise, and friends like Madelaine and Harry Vine, exploring themes of family ties, social status, and romantic entanglements. The opening of the book introduces us to Luke Vine, a sharp-tongued fisherman, who is about to go fishing when he is warned by a woman named Polly about an impending large wave. As he engages with the local women and observes the lively coastal scene, his irritation with his family dynamics and social conversations becomes apparent. The narrative shifts to reveal Louise and Madelaine, two vibrant young women who are well-acquainted with Luke. Their interactions hint at deeper romantic interests and familial tensions, particularly concerning Louise’s brother Harry and his flirtation with Madelaine. The introduction of Duncan Leslie, a gentleman who seems to hold a significant place in Louise's life, adds further complexity as Uncle Luke's disapproval towards any romantic notions resurfaces, establishing an intriguing foundation for the novel's exploration of character and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 906746 2025-07-14T05:37:37.078212 text/html 966878 2010-11-08T08:38:46 text/html 387944 2025-07-14T05:37:49.603156 application/epub+zip 402001 2025-07-14T05:37:39.635202 application/epub+zip 402001 2025-07-14T05:37:38.148216 application/epub+zip 721255 2025-07-14T05:37:56.458172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 707763 2025-07-14T05:37:48.575198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 683988 2022-09-15T14:32:53.421048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 834260 2025-07-14T05:37:35.552224 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 834192 2010-11-08T08:38:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18913 2025-07-14T05:37:56.590124 application/rdf+xml 12494 2025-07-14T05:37:38.695206 image/jpeg 3324 2025-07-14T05:37:38.429213 image/jpeg 307956 2010-11-08T08:40:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 305799 2010-11-08T08:40:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 370488 2025-07-14T05:37:37.144236 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