Project Gutenberg 2019-08-08 Public domain in the USA. 135 Yates, Edmund 1831 1894 Yates, Edmund Hodgson Yates, E. (Edmund) The Forlorn Hope: A Novel (Vol. 1 of 2) Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books "The Forlorn Hope: A Novel (Vol. 1 of 2)" by Edmund Yates is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to a variety of characters, primarily focusing on Sir Duncan Forbes and Lady Muriel Kilsyth, as they navigate the complexities of social relationships and domestic life within an aristocratic setting. Themes of illness, social obligations, and the dynamics of familial and romantic relationships unfold against a backdrop of Scottish scenery and social gatherings. The opening of the novel sets the scene as Sir Duncan Forbes arrives at Kilsyth, reflecting on the comfortable yet complex lifestyle he has come to expect within the aristocratic circle. As he engages with servants and begins to inquire about the other guests at Kilsyth, we learn about Lady Muriel's concerns for her ailing stepdaughter, Madeleine. The arrival of various famous guests hints at the social intrigues to come. The narrative cleverly establishes a sense of tension related to Madeleine's illness while also introducing key players like the esteemed Dr. Wilmot, signifying that medical drama will intertwine with the personal struggles of the main characters. Overall, this sets an engaging tone for the unfolding drama and interpersonal dynamics that promise to capture the reader's interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 464554 2025-07-24T04:51:59.645023 text/html 442997 2024-10-17T13:16:13 text/html 247821 2025-07-24T04:52:07.389910 application/epub+zip 256539 2025-07-24T04:52:02.407944 application/epub+zip 242542 2025-07-24T04:52:01.269926 application/epub+zip 466878 2025-07-24T04:52:11.090931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445934 2025-07-24T04:52:06.692957 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377417 2022-09-27T06:24:06.154720 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442951 2025-07-24T04:51:58.781952 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 423109 2024-10-17T13:16:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16209 2025-07-24T04:52:11.223897 application/rdf+xml 15609 2025-07-24T04:52:01.786994 image/jpeg 3692 2025-07-24T04:52:01.528926 image/jpeg 244092 2025-07-24T04:51:59.681999 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