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Weyman, Stanley John
1855
1928
Weyman, Stanley J. (Stanley John)
Chippinge Borough
Charles Bowen
"Chippinge Borough" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. It captures a tumultuous period in British politics surrounding the Reform Bill of 1831. The story follows the protagonist Arthur Vaughan, an ambitious young man with connections to an established Tory family, as he navigates the shifting tides of political sentiment and personal loyalty amid societal change. At the start of the novel, we meet Vaughan on a momentous day marked by the King's dissolution of Parliament, creating a backdrop of excitement and political fervor. In the crowded streets of London, Vaughan observes the reactions of the populace to this event, reflecting his own aspirations and the alarming reality of his family's influence. As he grapples with his identity and ambition, a chance encounter leads him to intervene in the path of a much-hated figure, further entangling him in both the political and personal conflicts of the coming elections. The opening establishes a compelling mix of intrigue, societal change, and character development that sets the stage for the unfolding drama in Chippinge Borough. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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