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Title: Mirk Abbey, Volume 3 (of 3)

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
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Summary: "Mirk Abbey, Volume 3 (of 3)" by James Payn is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the aristocratic Lisgard family as they navigate personal, familial, and societal challenges. The opening chapters introduce key characters, including Sir Richard Lisgard and his family, as they prepare for an important social event, which is intertwined with their personal histories and relationships. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an impending celebration that will showcase the Lisgard family's social status while also addressing some underlying tensions among the characters. Lady Lisgard leaves for London on matters concerning family finances, which emphasizes the pressures of maintaining their noble legacy. Meanwhile, the arrival of Madame de Castellan, an elderly family friend, brings a blend of nostalgia and comedic relief as she interacts with the younger Lisgards, sparking reflections on the passage of time and familial bonds. As various threads of personal and societal obligations unfold, readers are drawn into a richly detailed world where family dynamics and social expectations collide, paving the way for both conflict and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Payn, James, 1830-1898

EBook No.: 47773

Published: Dec 24, 2014

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mirk Abbey, Volume 3 (of 3)

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "Mirk Abbey, Volume 3 (of 3)" by James Payn is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the aristocratic Lisgard family as they navigate personal, familial, and societal challenges. The opening chapters introduce key characters, including Sir Richard Lisgard and his family, as they prepare for an important social event, which is intertwined with their personal histories and relationships. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an impending celebration that will showcase the Lisgard family's social status while also addressing some underlying tensions among the characters. Lady Lisgard leaves for London on matters concerning family finances, which emphasizes the pressures of maintaining their noble legacy. Meanwhile, the arrival of Madame de Castellan, an elderly family friend, brings a blend of nostalgia and comedic relief as she interacts with the younger Lisgards, sparking reflections on the passage of time and familial bonds. As various threads of personal and societal obligations unfold, readers are drawn into a richly detailed world where family dynamics and social expectations collide, paving the way for both conflict and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Payn, James, 1830-1898

EBook No.: 47773

Published: Dec 24, 2014

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.