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Title: The Late Mrs. Null

Note: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, William Bumgarner and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Late Mrs. Null" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a young woman named Roberta March, who lives with her uncle at the old family estate of Midbranch in Virginia. The story unfolds through her interactions with various characters, including a gentleman named Lawrence Croft, with whom she shares a complex relationship, as well as the looming presence of Junius Keswick, Roberta's former fiancé. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the picturesque setting of Midbranch, with detailed descriptions of the natural surroundings and the family mansion. Roberta is portrayed as a capable and intelligent young woman, managing her uncle's household while pondering the nature of her relationships. Meanwhile, Lawrence Croft, who has feelings for Roberta, grapples with his uncertainty about their connection, especially as he learns of her past engagement to Keswick. As the chapters progress, the plot builds tension around Roberta’s feelings for both men, further complicated by the arrival of Mrs. Null at the Keswick household. This opening portion sets up a story rich in character development, social dynamics, and the exploration of love and identity amidst the backdrop of Southern gentry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902

EBook No.: 10973

Published: Feb 1, 2004

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Virginia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Late Mrs. Null

Note: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, William Bumgarner and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Late Mrs. Null" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a young woman named Roberta March, who lives with her uncle at the old family estate of Midbranch in Virginia. The story unfolds through her interactions with various characters, including a gentleman named Lawrence Croft, with whom she shares a complex relationship, as well as the looming presence of Junius Keswick, Roberta's former fiancé. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the picturesque setting of Midbranch, with detailed descriptions of the natural surroundings and the family mansion. Roberta is portrayed as a capable and intelligent young woman, managing her uncle's household while pondering the nature of her relationships. Meanwhile, Lawrence Croft, who has feelings for Roberta, grapples with his uncertainty about their connection, especially as he learns of her past engagement to Keswick. As the chapters progress, the plot builds tension around Roberta’s feelings for both men, further complicated by the arrival of Mrs. Null at the Keswick household. This opening portion sets up a story rich in character development, social dynamics, and the exploration of love and identity amidst the backdrop of Southern gentry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902

EBook No.: 10973

Published: Feb 1, 2004

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Virginia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.