Project Gutenberg 2014-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 368 Broughton, Rhoda 1840 1920 Red as a Rose is She: A Novel Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Red as a Rose is She: A Novel" by Rhoda Broughton is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives and loves of characters in a Welsh valley, with a particular focus on Esther Craven, a young woman navigating the complexities of affection and societal expectations. As the narrative begins, readers are invited into the lives of Esther and those around her, exploring themes of love, desire, and the trials of youth. At the start of the novel, the author sets the stage with a charming and humorous tone, introducing Esther Craven, who reflects on life in Wales and her recent proposal from Robert Brandon, a local suitor. Although initially taken aback, she navigates her feelings with a mix of amusement and irritation, revealing her strong attachment to her brother Jack. The dialogue showcases Esther's wit and reluctance toward traditional romance, as she enjoys the freedom of her young adulthood while grappling with the expectations of love. This opening chapter establishes a light-hearted yet poignant exploration of romance and character dynamics, engaging readers to ponder Esther's journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Love stories Wales -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 848839 2025-08-18T09:56:53.751777 text/html 838564 2024-10-24T03:59:39 text/html 676790 2025-08-18T09:57:06.236745 application/epub+zip 691695 2025-08-18T09:56:57.403717 application/epub+zip 418184 2025-08-18T09:56:55.812690 application/epub+zip 984844 2025-08-18T09:57:12.795640 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 962667 2025-08-18T09:57:05.284687 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 661874 2022-09-20T15:43:53.267244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 810460 2025-08-18T09:56:51.833771 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 790705 2024-10-24T03:59:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16492 2025-08-18T09:57:12.921670 application/rdf+xml 13312 2025-08-18T09:56:56.344702 image/jpeg 3303 2025-08-18T09:56:56.081687 image/jpeg 634406 2025-08-18T09:56:53.823706 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