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Title: The Simpkins Plot
Note: Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Simpkins Plot" by George A. Birmingham is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story unfolds against the backdrop of a bustling Euston railway platform as various travelers prepare for a journey to remote Irish locales. The central characters introduced include Sir Gilbert Hawkesby, a judge, and his niece Millicent King, an aspiring novelist known for her controversial works. The novel explores themes of identity, societal norms, and the unexpected connections made during a seemingly routine trip. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the chaotic atmosphere at Euston Station, filled with diverse passengers, including schoolboys and aristocrats, all keen to reach their destinations. Sir Gilbert's encounter with a mysterious woman, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his niece, sets the stage for intrigue and misunderstanding. Simultaneously, Millicent reveals her intention to retreat to Ireland for solitude and inspiration while also defining herself against public scrutiny. This initial interaction hints at deeper relationships and conflicts involving identity and ambition that are likely to unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Birmingham, George A., 1865-1950
EBook No.: 19586
Published: Oct 19, 2006
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Clergy -- Fiction
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Simpkins Plot
Note: Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Simpkins Plot" by George A. Birmingham is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story unfolds against the backdrop of a bustling Euston railway platform as various travelers prepare for a journey to remote Irish locales. The central characters introduced include Sir Gilbert Hawkesby, a judge, and his niece Millicent King, an aspiring novelist known for her controversial works. The novel explores themes of identity, societal norms, and the unexpected connections made during a seemingly routine trip. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the chaotic atmosphere at Euston Station, filled with diverse passengers, including schoolboys and aristocrats, all keen to reach their destinations. Sir Gilbert's encounter with a mysterious woman, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his niece, sets the stage for intrigue and misunderstanding. Simultaneously, Millicent reveals her intention to retreat to Ireland for solitude and inspiration while also defining herself against public scrutiny. This initial interaction hints at deeper relationships and conflicts involving identity and ambition that are likely to unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Birmingham, George A., 1865-1950
EBook No.: 19586
Published: Oct 19, 2006
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Clergy -- Fiction
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.