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Marryat, Florence
1837
1899
Lean, Florence Marryat Church
Lean, Mrs. Francis
Church, Mrs. Ross
Church, Ross, Mrs.
A moment of madness, and other stories (vol. 2 of 3)
$aLondon :$bF. V. White & Co., $c1883.
The first story in this volume begins in volume 1, #72574; the last story concludes in volume 3, #72576.
'Sent to his death!' [concluded] -- Lost in the marshes -- The invisible tenants of Rushmere -- Amy's lover -- Leopold-Ferdinand, Duc de Brabant -- Little white souls [commenced].
Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"A Moment of Madness and Other Stories (Vol. 2 of 3)" by Florence Marryat is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narratives likely combine elements of the supernatural, drama, and human emotion, as demonstrated by the compelling ghostly experiences and the intricate relationships explored in the opening tale. The collection delves into themes of grief, love, and the complexities of human connections, featuring characters such as Dolly and Bessie, alongside the haunted figure of Mrs. Graham. The opening of the tale titled "Sent to His Death" introduces us to Dolly, who is staying in a seemingly haunted house, and her anxious companion, Bessie. Their nighttime encounter with a mysterious apparition evokes both fear and curiosity, compelling Dolly to confront the ghost rather than retreat. The atmosphere transitions from fear to empathy when they discover the nurse, Mrs. Graham, who suffers from the torment of grief over her husband’s tragic fate at sea. Drawing their fears together, it becomes clear that Mrs. Graham's emotional turmoil intertwines with the haunting presence and evokes themes of loss and redemption that are prevalent throughout the collection. As the narrative unfolds, it promises a poignant exploration of the characters grappling with their pasts against the backdrop of unfolding drama and supernatural elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/momentofmadnesso02lean
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Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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English fiction -- 19th century
Short stories, English
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Category: Short Stories
Category: British Literature
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