Her Dark Inheritance by Mrs. E. Burke Collins
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| Author | Collins, E. Burke, Mrs., 1848- |
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| Title | Her Dark Inheritance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Her Dark Inheritance" by Mrs. E. Burke Collins is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Beatrix Dane, a young girl with a complex past, who becomes entangled in a web of dark family secrets, legacy, and unexpected circumstances. The narrative is rich with dramatic tension, centering on themes of identity, love, and the struggle against malevolent forces. The opening portion introduces us to a stormy night in Chester, Massachusetts, where the lonely and burdened physician, Doctor Frederick Lynne, is surprised by a mysterious visitor who brings in a dying woman and her child. After this shocking event, he discovers a letter commanding him to raise the child, Beatrix, with the promise of wealth if he does not pursue her background. As the story unfolds, we see Beatrix grow into a young woman who is forced to navigate through familial tensions, her own unresolved feelings about her real parents, and the oppressive influence of Bernard Dane, who has ulterior motives for her future. The dynamics between Beatrix, her adopted family, and the enigmatic Keith Kenyon create a compelling web of relationships that drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Gothic fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46363 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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