| Author |
Dowling, Richard, 1846-1898 |
| Title |
The Duke's Sweetheart: A Romance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (Oxford University)
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| Summary |
"The Duke's Sweetheart: A Romance" by Richard Dowling is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Charles Augustus Cheyne, the Duke of Long Acre, a man without land or aristocratic connections but endowed with an imaginative spirit and a kind heart. As he navigates his life in Fleet Street, his affections lead him to meet his love, Marion Durrant, amid a backdrop of societal expectations and romantic entanglements. The opening of the book introduces Cheyne as a unique character, often seen as a duke by his peers despite lacking noble heritage. He leads a modest life while engaging in writing that captures the interest of those around him, and he is set to meet his beloved, Marion, in Hyde Park. Their playful banter showcases their close relationship as Cheyne prepares to reveal important feelings to her. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the complexities of love, ambition, and societal status, setting the stage for a romance that invites both intrigue and emotional depth. (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 |
England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42599 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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