| Author |
Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
| Illustrator |
Nash, J. (Joseph), -1922 |
| Title |
A Life's Eclipse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"A Life's Eclipse" by George Manville Fenn is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows John Grange, a determined under-gardener who aspires to win the love of Mary Ellis, the daughter of the bailiff. However, John's life takes a dramatic turn when a work-related accident leaves him blind, setting the stage for a gripping tale of challenges, rivalry, and unexpected revelations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to John Grange and his love for Mary Ellis, which is met with fierce opposition from her father, James Ellis. The narrative quickly shifts when John suffers a serious fall while working on a cedar tree, resulting in his blindness. As he navigates his new reality, he faces not only the challenges of his condition but the underhanded attempts of Daniel Barnett, his rival, who seeks to usurp his position and win Mary's affection. This initial setup immerses the reader in themes of love, ambition, and resilience, establishing a foundation for what promises to be an engaging story as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Love -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Blind -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Gardeners -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Jealousy -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21317 |
| Release Date |
May 4, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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