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Title: The Law and the Lady
Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Hamm, James Rusk, Janet Blenkinship and David Widger
Summary: "The Law and the Lady" by Wilkie Collins is a novel written during the mid-19th century, showcasing the intricate and sometimes dark aspects of marriage, identity, and social reputation. The story revolves around Valeria Brinton, a newlywed who finds herself ensnared in a web of mystery concerning her husband Eustace Woodville and his enigmatic familial ties, particularly involving his mother, Mrs. Macallan, who shares a disapproving stance towards their marriage. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Valeria on her wedding day. As she grapples with the bewilderment of her new role as a wife amidst an untraditional and clandestine wedding, she experiences discreet doubts when it comes to her husband and his family's acceptance. Their private ceremony reflects a somber tone, heightened by Eustace's strange behavior and his mother's apparent hostility toward the marriage. Valeria's unease is further amplified as she accidentally signs her maiden name in the marriage register, and when she observes her husband's ominous demeanor. This combination of suspense and emotional complexity sets the stage for Valeria's determined pursuit to uncover the secrets that threaten her newfound happiness. As she embarks on a quest for truth, the story hints at deep familial ties and long-buried secrets that may shatter her idyllic dreams of love and marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
EBook No.: 1622
Published: Feb 1, 1999
Downloads: 394
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Law and the Lady
Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Hamm, James Rusk, Janet Blenkinship and David Widger
Summary: "The Law and the Lady" by Wilkie Collins is a novel written during the mid-19th century, showcasing the intricate and sometimes dark aspects of marriage, identity, and social reputation. The story revolves around Valeria Brinton, a newlywed who finds herself ensnared in a web of mystery concerning her husband Eustace Woodville and his enigmatic familial ties, particularly involving his mother, Mrs. Macallan, who shares a disapproving stance towards their marriage. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Valeria on her wedding day. As she grapples with the bewilderment of her new role as a wife amidst an untraditional and clandestine wedding, she experiences discreet doubts when it comes to her husband and his family's acceptance. Their private ceremony reflects a somber tone, heightened by Eustace's strange behavior and his mother's apparent hostility toward the marriage. Valeria's unease is further amplified as she accidentally signs her maiden name in the marriage register, and when she observes her husband's ominous demeanor. This combination of suspense and emotional complexity sets the stage for Valeria's determined pursuit to uncover the secrets that threaten her newfound happiness. As she embarks on a quest for truth, the story hints at deep familial ties and long-buried secrets that may shatter her idyllic dreams of love and marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
EBook No.: 1622
Published: Feb 1, 1999
Downloads: 394
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.