Project Gutenberg 2022-07-25 Public domain in the USA. 162 Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte 1819 1899 Nevitt, Dorothy Emma Eliza Southworth, E. D. E. N. Southworth, Emma D. E. N. Southworth, Mrs. E. D. E. N. Love's labor won $aUnited States :$bStreet & Smith,$c1919. Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) "Love's Labor Won" by Mrs. E.D.E.N. Southworth is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of early American society, the story centers around the captivating and beautiful Marguerite De Lancie as she navigates the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal ambition in a world filled with influential figures, events, and romantic pursuits. The narrative promises a blend of drama, romance, and the exploration of rich character dynamics. The opening of the story introduces us to Marguerite De Lancie during a memorable social event in Philadelphia, where she is the object of admiration due to her striking beauty and musical talent. Esteemed guests, including foreign ambassadors and local gentlemen, are spellbound by her presence and artistry at the harp. The scene sets the stage for her interactions with characters like the earnest suitor Lord William Daw and the poised but proud Philip Helmstedt, foreshadowing the entangled relationships and emotional struggles that will develop as the story unfolds. Marguerite's complex character, marked by both personal pride and vulnerability, offers a compelling start to her journey through love, societal pressures, and self-discovery in an evolving America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:646739 20210416102805southworth 1919 us Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Washington (D.C.) -- Fiction Elopement -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature 671716 2025-06-27T07:36:44.865296 text/html 653404 2024-10-18T23:33:53 text/html 749406 2025-06-27T07:36:53.844199 application/epub+zip 747992 2025-06-27T07:36:46.626296 application/epub+zip 632736 2025-06-27T07:36:45.678257 application/epub+zip 1893478 2025-06-27T07:36:59.116183 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1856916 2025-06-27T07:36:52.889284 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1741705 2022-09-30T21:13:08.048291 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 625840 2025-06-27T07:36:43.500303 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 605911 2024-10-18T23:33:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17314 2025-06-27T07:36:59.255182 application/rdf+xml 29053 2025-06-27T07:36:45.907251 image/jpeg 3993 2025-06-27T07:36:45.790238 image/jpeg 1008071 2025-06-27T07:36:44.933286 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