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Title:
The Queen's Scarlet
The Adventures and Misadventures of Sir Richard Frayne
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Queen's Scarlet" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character of Sir Richard Frayne, a 17-year-old baronet and aspiring army officer. As the plot unfolds, Richard encounters a series of misadventures, including a violent confrontation with his cousin Mark Frayne, which leads to tragic consequences that profoundly impact both their lives. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Richard Frayne, who is preparing for the army exam alongside his cousin Mark, who is embroiled in financial troubles. Tensions escalate when Richard confronts Mark about borrowing money without his consent, leading to a physical altercation that results in Mark sustaining a grave injury. As Richard grapples with the fallout of their conflict, he is faced with accusations of manslaughter and potential public disgrace. Meanwhile, whispers of the family's secrets and the consequences of Mark's actions loom over them, setting the stage for a gripping tale of honor, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Smith, A. Monro
EBook No.: 24813
Published: Mar 12, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Cousins -- Fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: Forgers -- Fiction
Subject: Musicians -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Queen's Scarlet
The Adventures and Misadventures of Sir Richard Frayne
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Queen's Scarlet" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character of Sir Richard Frayne, a 17-year-old baronet and aspiring army officer. As the plot unfolds, Richard encounters a series of misadventures, including a violent confrontation with his cousin Mark Frayne, which leads to tragic consequences that profoundly impact both their lives. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Richard Frayne, who is preparing for the army exam alongside his cousin Mark, who is embroiled in financial troubles. Tensions escalate when Richard confronts Mark about borrowing money without his consent, leading to a physical altercation that results in Mark sustaining a grave injury. As Richard grapples with the fallout of their conflict, he is faced with accusations of manslaughter and potential public disgrace. Meanwhile, whispers of the family's secrets and the consequences of Mark's actions loom over them, setting the stage for a gripping tale of honor, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Smith, A. Monro
EBook No.: 24813
Published: Mar 12, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Cousins -- Fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: Forgers -- Fiction
Subject: Musicians -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.