Project Gutenberg 2016-11-19 Public domain in the USA. 200 Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) 1833 1903 Farjeon, Benjamin Leopold The Duchess of Rosemary Lane: A Novel Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard University) "The Duchess of Rosemary Lane: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a fictional work likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Nelly Marston and her interactions with characters such as Lady Josephine Temple, who struggles with her own sickness and resentful past. The themes of love, social class, and personal ambition become prominent as the story unfolds, indicating a deep exploration of human emotions and societal expectations during a transformative time. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a picturesque setting in April, highlighting the beauty of nature and the complexities of life. Nelly Marston stands by the window of Springfield, engaging in a tender conversation with John, the gardener's son, who offers her flowers symbolizing their budding feelings. However, their innocent connection is complicated by Lady Temple's bitterness and jealousy, which foreshadows the relational conflicts that will arise later. Lady Temple's envy leads to an ominous discussion about love and the expectations placed on Nelly, illuminating the precariousness of her position within the household and society. This opening segment sets the stage for the unfolding drama, rich with emotional depth and vivid imagery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English fiction -- 19th century PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 697987 2025-09-21T10:23:19.763065 text/html 692155 2024-10-23T01:24:46 text/html 326991 2025-09-21T10:23:29.835538 application/epub+zip 340285 2025-09-21T10:23:22.985054 application/epub+zip 328094 2025-09-21T10:23:21.666060 application/epub+zip 599835 2025-09-21T10:23:34.535539 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576257 2025-09-21T10:23:28.936533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521994 2022-09-24T10:22:25.650692 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611559 2025-09-21T10:23:17.315113 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 591691 2024-10-23T01:24:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16160 2025-09-21T10:23:34.660489 application/rdf+xml 15737 2025-09-21T10:23:22.182094 image/jpeg 3653 2025-09-21T10:23:21.922062 image/jpeg 319703 2025-09-21T10:23:19.812080 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