Project Gutenberg 2012-03-14 Public domain in the USA. 211 Weyman, Stanley John 1855 1928 Weyman, Stanley J. (Stanley John) Shepperson, Claude A. (Claude Allin) 1867 1921 Shepperson, Claude Allin Shrewsbury: A Romance Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books "Shrewsbury: A Romance" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a rich historical context, focusing on the life and experiences of a young protagonist who navigates love, aspiration, and societal challenges in a period marked by political strife and personal ambition. Central to the narrative is the character of Richard Longface, who becomes infatuated with a beautiful, enigmatic maid named Dorinda, whose background and aspirations draw the protagonist into a web of both love and deception. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Richard Longface, who reflects on his early life and the circumstances leading to his involvement with his noble patron, the Duke of Shrewsbury. As Richard recounts his upbringing and schooling, he provides insights into his character development, including his naive romantic feelings toward Dorinda, who works in the household. Their relationship unfolds amidst the backdrop of social class distinctions and personal ambitions, capturing the tension between their different worlds. This early portion sets the stage for a layered narrative that promises intrigue, emotional conflict, and a vivid exploration of love's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Great Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702 -- Fiction PR Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 793198 2025-07-16T04:08:32.982617 text/html 801367 2012-03-13T20:18:32 text/html 4449109 2025-07-16T04:08:48.401621 application/epub+zip 4463218 2025-07-16T04:08:38.584630 application/epub+zip 369347 2025-07-16T04:08:35.089659 application/epub+zip 1671495 2025-07-16T04:08:54.414050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1620252 2025-07-16T04:08:45.332616 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 579306 2022-09-18T03:43:35.372190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 712956 2025-07-16T04:08:30.675680 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 712826 2012-03-13T20:18:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 712827 2012-03-13T20:18:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22870 2025-07-16T04:08:54.551008 application/rdf+xml 14532 2025-07-16T04:08:35.601616 image/jpeg 3827 2025-07-16T04:08:35.344597 image/jpeg 276950 2012-03-13T20:18:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 4065650 2012-03-13T20:18:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 276872 2012-03-13T20:18:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 4143031 2025-07-16T04:08:33.118622 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia