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Title: The Lamp of Fate

Credits: Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger

Summary: "The Lamp of Fate" by Margaret Pedler is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Hugh Vallincourt, who is depicted grappling with the complexities of love, family expectations, and personal destiny as he awaits the birth of his first child with his wife, Diane Wielitzska. Their union, fraught with disapproval from his sister Catherine and society, sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of inheritance, duty, and the impact of personal choices. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Hugh's tense anticipation of fatherhood, where he is acutely aware of the cultural significance of having a son to continue his family lineage, a tradition upheld for generations. As he reflects on his relationship with Diane, contrasted by his sister Catherine's disdain, the narrative unfolds the juxtaposition of Hugh's ardent love for Diane against the backdrop of rigid societal norms. The pivotal moment occurs when Diane gives birth to a daughter, shattering Hugh's expectations and igniting a chain of family conflicts driven by pride and prejudice. The relationships between the characters are complex, marked by love, resentment, and the struggle for acceptance, raising questions about fate, duty, and the true worth of familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Pedler, Margaret, -1948

EBook No.: 3824

Published: Apr 13, 2006

Downloads: 310

Language: English

Subject: England -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Lamp of Fate

Credits: Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger

Summary: "The Lamp of Fate" by Margaret Pedler is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Hugh Vallincourt, who is depicted grappling with the complexities of love, family expectations, and personal destiny as he awaits the birth of his first child with his wife, Diane Wielitzska. Their union, fraught with disapproval from his sister Catherine and society, sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of inheritance, duty, and the impact of personal choices. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Hugh's tense anticipation of fatherhood, where he is acutely aware of the cultural significance of having a son to continue his family lineage, a tradition upheld for generations. As he reflects on his relationship with Diane, contrasted by his sister Catherine's disdain, the narrative unfolds the juxtaposition of Hugh's ardent love for Diane against the backdrop of rigid societal norms. The pivotal moment occurs when Diane gives birth to a daughter, shattering Hugh's expectations and igniting a chain of family conflicts driven by pride and prejudice. The relationships between the characters are complex, marked by love, resentment, and the struggle for acceptance, raising questions about fate, duty, and the true worth of familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Pedler, Margaret, -1948

EBook No.: 3824

Published: Apr 13, 2006

Downloads: 310

Language: English

Subject: England -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.