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Title: The Maid of Honour: A Tale of the Dark Days of France. Vol. 3 (of 3)
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary: "The Maid of Honour: A Tale of the Dark Days of France. Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Wingfield is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the marquise Gabrielle, who navigates the tumultuous socio-political landscape of France during a time of revolution, as she deals with her strained marriage and the threats posed by those around her, including her husband Clovis and his brother, the manipulative abbé. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of chaos and upheaval. The opening of this volume sets the stage for rising tensions in Gabrielle's life as she grapples with her husband's perceived jealousy and confronts her emotions regarding his actions. Clovis is depicted as proud yet vulnerable, while Gabrielle struggles with the delicate balance of power in their relationship. As an abbé interjects, representing authority and manipulation, the narrative begins to foreshadow deeper conflicts and conspiracies that threaten both Gabrielle’s household and her very existence. The nuanced dialogue showcases the characters’ inner struggles and sets a tone of intrigue, hinting at the moral complexities and social dynamics that will unfold throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wingfield, Lewis, 1842-1891
EBook No.: 38854
Published: Feb 13, 2012
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Maid of Honour: A Tale of the Dark Days of France. Vol. 3 (of 3)
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary: "The Maid of Honour: A Tale of the Dark Days of France. Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Wingfield is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the marquise Gabrielle, who navigates the tumultuous socio-political landscape of France during a time of revolution, as she deals with her strained marriage and the threats posed by those around her, including her husband Clovis and his brother, the manipulative abbé. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of chaos and upheaval. The opening of this volume sets the stage for rising tensions in Gabrielle's life as she grapples with her husband's perceived jealousy and confronts her emotions regarding his actions. Clovis is depicted as proud yet vulnerable, while Gabrielle struggles with the delicate balance of power in their relationship. As an abbé interjects, representing authority and manipulation, the narrative begins to foreshadow deeper conflicts and conspiracies that threaten both Gabrielle’s household and her very existence. The nuanced dialogue showcases the characters’ inner struggles and sets a tone of intrigue, hinting at the moral complexities and social dynamics that will unfold throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wingfield, Lewis, 1842-1891
EBook No.: 38854
Published: Feb 13, 2012
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.