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Garvice, Charles
1850
1920
Wild Margaret
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"Wild Margaret" by Charles Garvice is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces a young girl named Margaret, who arrives at the small station of Leyton Ferrers, carrying her belongings and filled with excitement as she starts a new chapter in her life. The narrative hints at themes of innocence, beauty, and burgeoning romance, particularly in connection with the young man she encounters, who appears to have a disarming charm and a careless demeanor. The opening of the novel draws the reader into Margaret's world, setting the stage as she steps off a train and embarks on a walk toward Leyton Court, her grandmother's home. Almost immediately, she encounters two contrasting figures: a poised young gentleman who displays an air of privilege and a rough man who kicks a dog, prompting the gentleman to intervene in a spirited fight. This confrontation reveals the young man's protective nature and foreshadows the complexity of his character. Meanwhile, Margaret's arrival at Leyton Court marks her entry into a life filled with art, beauty, and the potential for romance, as she navigates her relationship with her grandmother and the various social dynamics at play, including the esteemed but distant Earl of Ferrers and his intriguing nephew, Lord Blair Leyton. The groundwork is laid for a story that intertwines themes of love, social class, and the struggles of a young woman with artistic aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Category: Novels
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