East Lynne by Mrs. Henry Wood

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Author Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887
Title East Lynne
Note Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger
Summary "East Lynne" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a dramatic novel written during the mid-19th century. The story opens with the character of William, Earl of Mount Severn, who is portrayed as a once-fortunate man now trapped in a life of debt and regret, reflecting on his past mistakes and the loss of his wife, the Countess. Alongside this, we are introduced to his daughter, the beautiful Lady Isabel, who foreshadows her own tumultuous journey as her father's financial troubles begin to entangle their lives. The opening of "East Lynne" presents a vivid scene in the Earl's library, where his insecurities and thoughts of the past are revealed. As he contemplates his history of recklessness and the absence of a male heir, a visitor named Mr. Carlyle arrives, seeking to purchase the estate of East Lynne under confidential terms due to the Earl's malaise of debts. Meanwhile, Lady Isabel is introduced as a beautiful and kind-hearted girl, and the narrative begins to weave together themes of love, social status, and moral choices that hint at the trials she will face. The serene domestic setting swiftly contrasts with the underlying tensions, suggesting a looming crisis that will affect the lives of both the Earl and Lady Isabel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Governesses -- Fiction
Subject Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Accident victims -- Fiction
Subject Seduction -- Fiction
Subject Runaway wives -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 3322
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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