| Author |
Riddell, J. H., Mrs., 1832-1906 |
| Title |
The Earl's promise : A novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Tinsley Brothers, 1873.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"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 Nettie’s disappearance and sets the stage for exploring the intricacies of personal relationships against the backdrop of social constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
City and town life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Landlord and tenant -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mate selection -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70755 |
| Release Date |
May 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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