Heartsease; Or, The Brother's Wife by Charlotte M. Yonge
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| Author | Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 |
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| Title | Heartsease; Or, The Brother's Wife |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Heartsease; Or, The Brother's Wife" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the life of young Theodora Martindale, who grapples with the shifting dynamics of her family and the complications of love after her brother, Arthur, enters a hasty marriage that brings unexpected consequences. The book intricately explores themes of familial devotion, societal expectations, and the often tumultuous path of romantic relationships. The opening of the novel introduces a picturesque setting in an English park, where Theodora is engaged in a playful activity with village children. Her tranquil routine is disrupted by news from Mr. Wingfield, a young curate, who brings concerning information regarding her brother's potential entanglements with a lowborn family, igniting Theodora's protective instincts. As she contemplates the implications of Arthur’s choices, her determination to safeguard her family’s honor and relationships becomes evident. The narrative sets the stage for Theodora’s character as strong-willed and deeply caring, foreshadowing the conflicts and challenges that will arise in her pursuit of love and loyalty to her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Subject | Family -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Upper class -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2601 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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