Cruel as the grave by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

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Author Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899
Title Cruel as the grave
Note Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Cruel as the Grave" by Mrs. Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of love, fidelity, and the complexities of human emotions, particularly focusing on the lives of Lyon and Sybil Berners, a newlywed couple whose happiness is soon threatened by external circumstances and personal insecurities. This deep exploration of romantic relationships is dramatized against the backdrop of Southern society's expectations and challenges. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Lyon and Sybil Berners as they return from their honeymoon, filled with blissful affection for each other. Their arrival at an inn, followed by a comforting tea, quickly shifts to an unsettling atmosphere as Sybil expresses a premonition of impending calamity in their lives, hinting at her deep fears of losing Lyon's love. The narrative then broadens to introduce other characters, including John Lyon Howe, a lawyer in love with Sybil, and hints at complex family backgrounds steeped in passion and tragedy. As the couple settles into their new life, they find themselves unwittingly embroiled in the dramas of those around them, setting the stage for future conflicts and emotional entanglements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
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