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Seawell, Molly Elliot
1860
1916
Seawell, M. Elliot (Molly Elliot)
Seawell, Molly Elliott
Thulstrup, Thure de
1848
1930
De Thulstrup, Thure
Thulstrup, T. de (Thure de)
Thulstrup, Thule de
The History of the Lady Betty Stair
$aUnited States :$bCharles Scribner's Sons,$c1897.
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"The History of the Lady Betty Stair" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of post-Revolutionary France and Scotland, it chronicles the life of Lady Betty Stair, a spirited young woman caught in the turbulence of her time, as well as her connections with various characters from the French court in exile, including the charming De Bourmont and the scoundrel Bastien. As the narrative unfolds, the story delves into themes of loyalty, love, and the lingering shadows of past injustices. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Lady Betty Stair, a young Scottish noblewoman residing in Holyrood Palace during 1798, where she navigates the complexities of court life and her tumultuous emotions. The opening chapters establish her connection to her deceased brother, Angus Macdonald, and the mysteries surrounding his death, hinting at deeper betrayals and unresolved tensions. As Betty comes face-to-face with familiar figures like De Bourmont, who grapples with his own sense of honor and duty amidst the turmoil of war, the stage is set for a richly woven tale of romance and intrigue, ultimately exploring the cost of personal sacrifice against the fate of her family legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Young women -- Fiction
Scotland -- Fiction
France -- Fiction
Nobility -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Nuns -- Fiction
Nurses -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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