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Brown, Charles Brockden
1771
1810
Brown, C. B. (Charles Brockden)
Brown, Brockden
Poplicola
Ormond; Or, The Secret Witness. Volume 2 (of 3)
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ormond;_or,_the_Secret_Witness
E-text prepared by Andrea Ball, Christine Bell, & Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/)
"Ormond; Or, The Secret Witness. Volume 2" by Charles Brockden Brown is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is complex and revolves around themes of deception, intrigue, and the struggles of its main characters, particularly Constantia Dudley, as she navigates through distress surrounding her family and relationships. The interactions between Constantia and the enigmatic figure of Ormond raise questions of morality and trust as they become entwined in the web of secrets surrounding their lives. The opening of the novel introduces Constantia Dudley, who is dealing with the fallout from her family's misfortunes, particularly the repercussions brought by the deceitful Craig. After a visit to Ormond's house, Constantia finds herself drawn into a deeper predicament as Craig cunningly disguises his wrongdoings and attempts to manipulate various characters for personal gain. As the narrative unfolds, the complexities of Constantia's situation become clear, revealing her determination to protect her father's integrity and restore their finances. A visit to Mr. Melbourne presents a turning point for her, indicating hope amid chaos while simultaneously linking back to the darker machinations of Craig. The interactions set in motion themes of entrapment, social standing, and the pursuit of virtue against adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Young women -- Fiction
Gothic fiction
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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