Caught in a Trap by John C. Hutcheson
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About this eBook
| Author | Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) |
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| Title | Caught in a Trap |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Caught in a Trap" by John C. Hutcheson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Allynne Markworth and Tom Hartshorne, two friends navigating high society in London, with elements of social intrigue, romance, and a touch of moral ambiguity. As they engage in various escapades, it becomes evident that Markworth is entangled in a web of personal debts and aspirations, particularly eyeing the fortune of Hartshorne's sister, Susan. The opening of the novel introduces us to Markworth and Hartshorne in a billiards room, establishing their camaraderie and contrasting their characters. Tom is depicted as an earnest young officer with a sense of integrity, while Markworth is revealed to be a cunning and resourceful man with a penchant for manipulating situations to his advantage. Their conversation hints at the upcoming troubles, particularly as Markworth contemplates means to secure his financial future by marrying Susan, who is described as being somewhat mentally unwell. The dynamics between characters, including the fierce Dowager Mrs. Hartshorne and the enigmatic governess Miss Kingscott, set the stage for a complex interweaving of relationships that promise intrigue and conflict as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34247 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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