Project Gutenberg 2004-11-27 Public domain in the USA. 402 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer Alice, or the Mysteries — Complete Sequel to "Ernest Maltravers". Produced by David Widger and Dagny "Alice; or, the Mysteries — Complete" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century, weaving themes of romance, societal expectations, and personal growth. The story unfolds in a tranquil Devonshire cottage where Lady Vargrave and her daughter Evelyn navigate the complexities of love, duty, and the influence of societal pressures, especially regarding Evelyn's engagement to Lord Vargrave. The opening portion establishes a serene yet contemplative atmosphere, highlighting the relationship between Lady Vargrave and Mrs. Leslie, who discuss the implications of Evelyn's impending marriage and her lack of exposure to the wider world. As the narrative shifts focus to Evelyn, we see her joyful innocence contrasted with an underlying melancholy regarding her mother's past and their relationship. The introduction of Mr. Aubrey, the kind curate, further enriches the narrative by adding depth to Evelyn's character as she grapples with her feelings about love and obligation. This opening sets the stage for themes of emotional struggle and the quest for personal identity against societal expectations, making it an intriguing read for those interested in Victorian-era literature and character-driven stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English fiction -- 19th century PR Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1053186 2025-07-04T09:40:04.944828 text/html 1056982 2012-11-06T11:23:38 text/html 464186 2025-07-04T09:40:17.446835 application/epub+zip 485340 2025-07-04T09:40:08.408885 application/epub+zip 473718 2025-07-04T09:40:07.011896 application/epub+zip 859922 2025-07-04T09:40:24.992737 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 789738 2025-07-04T09:40:16.421815 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 744184 2022-09-05T05:17:39.131227 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 910827 2025-07-04T09:40:03.259884 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 910690 2009-03-17T12:18:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18576 2025-07-04T09:40:25.128737 application/rdf+xml 16449 2025-07-04T09:40:07.531849 image/jpeg 4233 2025-07-04T09:40:07.271867 image/jpeg 371630 2012-11-06T11:25:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 356672 2009-03-17T12:18:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 449417 2025-07-04T09:40:05.023843 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