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2010-11-29
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Barrett, Frank
1848
1926
The Admirable Lady Biddy Fane
Her Surprising Curious Adventures In Strange Parts & Happy Deliverance From Pirates, Battle, Captivity, & Other Terrors; Together With Divers Romantic & Moving Accidents As Set Forth By Benet Pengilly (Her Companion In Misfortune & Joy), & Now First Done Into Print
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"The Admirable Lady Biddy Fane" by Frank Barrett is a historical novel set in a time period characterized by adventure and exploration, likely during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Benet Pengilly, who faces an intriguing mix of personal disgrace and the lure of adventure following a series of precarious incidents, including a public humiliation in the pillory and encounters with pirates and miscreants. This tale promises thrilling escapades, delving into themes of honor, betrayal, and the pursuit of love, primarily through Benet's tumultuous relationship with Lady Biddy Fane. The opening of the novel introduces Benet, who finds himself in the pillory in Truro, subjected to the mockery and scorn of townsfolk. As he endures this humiliation, the beautiful Lady Biddy Fane appears in the crowd, igniting both despair and rage within him. The narrative quickly shifts from Benet's public disgrace to an unexpected offer from his uncle, Sir Bartlemy Pengilly, who seeks to send him on a treasure-seeking voyage to redeem his honor. Meeting the cunning Rodrigues, Benet is drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue that leads to unexpected alliances and dangerous adventures. As he grapples with his changing fate, the tension between duty, revenge, and personal ambition begins to unfold, setting the stage for Benet's subsequent journey across both treacherous seas and his own emotional landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Adventure stories
Pirates -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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