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 Project Gutenberg 2022-10-21 Public domain in the USA. 111 Seawell, Molly Elliot 1860 1916 Seawell, M. Elliot (Molly Elliot) Seawell, Molly Elliott Wenzell, A. B. (Albert Beck) 1864 1917 Wenzell, Albert B. (Albert Beck) Wenzel, A. B. (Albert Beck) Children of destiny $aUnited States :$bA. L. Burt Company,$c1893,copyright 1903. D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) "Children of Destiny" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the rural landscapes of Virginia, the book explores themes of social dynamics, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Richard Skelton and young Lewis Pryor. The narrative delves into the complexities of relationships in a society marked by class distinctions and personal rivalries. The opening portion vividly paints a picturesque setting during harvest time at Deerchase, establishing a backdrop of beauty and simplicity. We are introduced to Lewis, a young boy overwhelmed by his thoughts while under the care of his tutor, Mr. Bulstrode, who provides a colorful contrast with his eccentric views on life and philosophy. Tension quickly builds with the arrival of Richard Skelton, a man of both status and unresolved conflicts, hinting at complex relationships, particularly with Elizabeth Blair and her husband Jack. The various character dynamics and social expectations are set against the rich tapestry of the Virginia landscape, promising a story filled with emotional depth and interpersonal drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/childrenofdestin00seawiala 20181118134530seawell 1893 US Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Rich people -- Fiction Virginia -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 595139 2025-07-27T10:41:07.994443 text/html 593905 2022-10-21T04:08:14 text/html 1014272 2025-07-27T10:41:17.259914 application/epub+zip 1010951 2025-07-27T10:41:09.873434 application/epub+zip 416743 2025-07-27T10:41:08.849475 application/epub+zip 1561567 2025-07-27T10:41:22.970899 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1286179 2025-07-27T10:41:16.341437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552478 2025-07-27T10:41:06.503543 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 552212 2022-10-21T04:08:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19554 2025-07-27T10:41:23.127868 application/rdf+xml 26790 2025-07-27T10:41:09.129455 image/jpeg 4422 2025-07-27T10:41:08.986464 image/jpeg 207994 2022-10-21T04:08:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 1180335 2022-10-21T04:08:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 1335710 2025-07-27T10:41:08.093460 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia More titles under Davis, Foxcroft