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Porter, Jane
1776
1850
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 4 (of 4)
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"The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 4" by Jane Porter is a novel written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a larger narrative focusing on themes of honor, familial loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of Spain's historical complexities. The main character is Louis de Montemar, whose journey involves both personal redemption and the pursuit of justice for his father, the Duke de Ripperda, who faces political exile and social condemnation. At the start of the book, Louis, recently released from prison, is given a unique opportunity to meet the Queen of Spain through the Duchess Tarrazona, who aims to help him defend his father's reputation. Their conversations are fraught with tension as Louis grapples with courtly intrigue, his father's disgrace, and the towering expectations placed upon him. As he navigates the tumultuous atmosphere of the Spanish court, Louis's internal struggle reflects a deep sense of duty to his father, leading him to undertake a perilous mission that intertwines personal ambition with the fate of his family, setting the stage for dramatic confrontations and moral dilemmas ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Wharton, Philip Wharton, Duke of, 1698-1731 -- Fiction
Riperdá, Juan Guillermo, Duke of, 1680-1737 -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Novels
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