Project Gutenberg 1997-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 131 Stoddard, Elizabeth 1823 1902 Stoddard, Elizabeth Drew (Barstow) Barstow, Elizabeth Drew Lemorne Versus Huell Produced by John M. Krafft, and David Widger "Lemorne Versus Huell" by Elizabeth Stoddard is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story encompasses themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the intricacies of legal battles revolving around inheritance and financial stability. Set primarily in Newport, the narrative delves into the life of Margaret Huell as she navigates her complex relationship with her wealthy aunt and her growing feelings toward Mr. Uxbridge, a lawyer entangled in a family lawsuit. The plot unfolds as Margaret visits her aunt, Eliza Huell, who is embroiled in a protracted legal dispute over an inherited property. The tension between the characters is steeped in class distinction, with Margaret feeling the weight of her financial limitations compared to her aunt's wealth. As the summer progresses, Margaret experiences a burgeoning romance with Mr. Uxbridge, whose connection to the lawsuit complicates their relationship. Throughout the tale, themes of love, ambition, and moral integrity are examined, leading to a profound climax where Margaret must confront her feelings about wealth, love, and loyalty amidst the legal turmoil and familial obligations surrounding her aunt's situation. The closing moments hint at a dramatic revelation that challenges Margaret's perception of her future and the man she loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Young women -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Lawsuits -- Fiction Aunts -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature 68109 2025-08-01T07:39:40.425858 text/html 63318 2013-02-08T14:08:16 text/html; charset=us-ascii 22743 2013-02-08T14:08:16 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 92882 2025-08-01T07:39:44.374845 application/epub+zip 91636 2025-08-01T07:39:42.081862 application/epub+zip 91635 2025-08-01T07:39:41.021863 application/epub+zip 198914 2025-08-01T07:39:46.004860 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192174 2025-08-01T07:39:43.725850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167207 2022-09-01T08:33:10.924167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54985 2025-08-01T07:39:40.159868 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54772 2008-07-27T18:40:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21575 2008-07-27T18:41:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19697 2025-08-01T07:39:46.135835 application/rdf+xml 13919 2025-08-01T07:39:41.511862 image/jpeg 3402 2025-08-01T07:39:41.263921 image/jpeg 92324 2025-08-01T07:39:40.432866 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