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Riddell, J. H., Mrs.
1832
1906
Riddell, Mrs. J. H.
Riddell, Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan
Trafford, F. G.
Riddell, Charlotte Elizabeth L.
Trafford, F.G.
The Earl's promise : $b A novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)
$aUnited Kingdom :$bTinsley Brothers, $c1873.
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"The Earl's Promise: A Novel, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. J. H. Riddell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book primarily delves into the life of a small Irish town named Kingslough and introduces its inhabitants, particularly focusing on young Nettie O'Hara as she goes missing under mysterious circumstances. The narrative seems to explore themes of social class, romance, and the consequences of familial and societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in Kingslough, a quaint yet dull town in Ulster, where daily life is punctuated by festive occasions, giving way to stillness and monotony. The story begins with a sense of foreboding as Nettie O'Hara disappears, prompting concern among her relatives and neighbors. Characters are introduced, including Mrs. Hartley, who dismisses the alarm surrounding Nettie's absence, and Miss Riley, Nettie's elderly relative who fears for her well-being. The tension escalates as townsfolk speculate about Nettie's fate, with whispers of possible elopement or dire misfortune concerning her connection to a questionable character, Mr. Daniel Brady. This opening chapter effectively builds intrigue around Nettieās disappearance and sets the stage for exploring the intricacies of personal relationships against the backdrop of social constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/earlspromisenove01ridd
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Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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City and town life -- Fiction
Landlord and tenant -- Fiction
Mate selection -- Fiction
Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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