Barren Honour: A Novel by George A. Lawrence

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Author Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred), 1827-1876
Title Barren Honour: A Novel
Note Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Barren Honour: A Novel" by George A. Lawrence is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the lives of the Vavasour family, particularly focusing on Hubert Vavasour and his daughter, Helen, as they navigate societal expectations, personal ambitions, and the complexities of love and honor amid the backdrop of their estate and its financial struggles. The opening of the novel introduces the town of Newmanham, a bustling center of trade representative of industrial expansion, setting the stage for the ensuing conflicts within the Vavasour family. Hubert Vavasour grapples with the future of his home at Dene as he learns about the financial difficulties stemming from his poor stewardship and the looming threat of foreclosure by a wealthy businessman, Schmidt. The narrative quickly transitions to the budding romance between his daughter, Helen, and her cousin Alan Wyverne, revealing tensions between familial duty and personal desire, especially as Lady Mildred, Hubert's wife, contemplates the implications of this engagement. The dynamics among the characters are fleshed out with wit and a historical lens, engaging readers in the intricate web of relationships that form the heart of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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