Project Gutenberg 2021-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 256 Capes, Bernard 1854 1918 Capes, B. E. J. Capes, Bernard Edward Joseph Our Lady of Darkness an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "Our Lady of Darkness" by Bernard Capes is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins by introducing the eccentric character of Gustavus Hilary George, the Right Honourable Viscount Murk, a flamboyant and aged dandy, and his austere grand-nephew, Edward Murk. Their contrasting personalities and the uncle-nephew dynamic suggest a theme exploring vanity, independence, and societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a vivid representation of the characters' interactions in Cavendish Square, revealing their respective philosophies and social critiques. The dialogue between the viscount and his nephew permeates with wit and sarcasm, highlighting their generational differences and perspectives on life, art, and morality. As Edward embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and artistic expression, he finds himself in the rustic setting of Méricourt, where he meets intriguing characters such as the enigmatic Nicette and the liberal M. de St Denys. These early chapters hint at a deeper exploration of themes like the tension between tradition and progress, as well as the personal quests for identity and meaning amidst the societal changes of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction British -- France -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 749087 2025-06-26T08:51:24.643766 text/html 736852 2024-10-18T16:36:47 text/html 355460 2025-06-26T08:51:32.773765 application/epub+zip 368253 2025-06-26T08:51:25.684740 application/epub+zip 368252 2025-06-26T08:51:25.151775 application/epub+zip 584328 2025-06-26T08:51:38.541706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546630 2025-06-26T08:51:32.317711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546827 2022-09-29T21:10:46.121110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 703526 2025-06-26T08:51:22.913750 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 683784 2024-10-18T16:36:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17176 2025-06-26T08:51:38.701698 application/rdf+xml 4528 2025-06-26T08:51:25.274733 image/jpeg 1104 2025-06-26T08:51:25.213729 image/jpeg 346953 2025-06-26T08:51:24.703746 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