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 Project Gutenberg 2013-12-19 Public domain in the USA. 146 Merrick, Leonard 1864 1939 Hewlett, Maurice 1861 1923 Hewlett, Maurice Henry Cynthia With an Introduction by Maurice Hewlett Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) "Cynthia" by Leonard Merrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the main character, Humphrey Kent, an aspiring novelist who is navigating the complex emotions associated with love and ambition. Set against the backdrop of literary aspirations, Kent grapples with the challenges of establishing himself in both his professional and personal life, particularly concerning his relationship with the enchanting Cynthia Walford, who becomes a crucial figure in his journey. At the start of the novel, two friends, Kent and Turquand, are introduced in a café in Dieppe, where the topic of conversation turns to Kent's recent literary success and his deepening feelings for Miss Walford. As Kent reflects on his newfound fame and the reality of his financial situation, he contemplates his relationship with Cynthia and the societal expectations surrounding marriage. The narrative unfolds in a light and humorous tone, contrasting Kent's romantic aspirations with the practical concerns of his career and financial stability. Their interactions reveal the complexities of social class and personal ambition, setting the stage for the evolution of Kent and Cynthia's relationship amidst the pressures of their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction Novelists -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 447802 2025-08-18T04:50:45.078366 text/html 430097 2024-10-23T21:21:34 text/html 235298 2025-08-18T04:50:52.069329 application/epub+zip 242607 2025-08-18T04:50:46.889369 application/epub+zip 242607 2025-08-18T04:50:45.755333 application/epub+zip 393648 2025-08-18T04:50:56.084285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377383 2025-08-18T04:50:51.371339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375476 2022-09-20T09:28:25.900516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428950 2025-08-18T04:50:44.286348 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 409238 2024-10-23T21:21:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17901 2025-08-18T04:50:56.222263 application/rdf+xml 8808 2025-08-18T04:50:46.258347 image/jpeg 2391 2025-08-18T04:50:46.008311 image/jpeg 230705 2025-08-18T04:50:45.115341 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia