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Title: Mirk Abbey, Volume 1 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "Mirk Abbey, Volume 1 (of 3)" by James Payn is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Lady Lisgard, a widowed mother living at Mirk Abbey, as she navigates her memories, relationships with her children, and the challenges that come with their differing personalities and unfolding tensions. The novel delves into themes of loss, family dynamics, and social class, highlighting Lady Lisgard's experiences in the context of her late husband and her role as a mother." "At the start of the novel, the setting is established on Christmas Eve in the cold and snowy Mirk Abbey, with Lady Lisgard reflecting on her past and the memories of her late husband, Sir Robert. The narrative introduces her three children—Sir Richard, Walter, and Letty—who each have distinct personalities and relationships with their mother, further complicating family dynamics. As Christmas bells toll, the atmosphere is both solemn and nostalgic, hinting at past sorrows while also paving the way for the introduction of new characters, notably a stranger named Mr. Derrick, whose arrival may disrupt the fragile equilibrium of the Abbey's household. The beginning lays the groundwork for a richly detailed exploration of the Lisgard family’s personal struggles and broader socio-economic themes at play in their lives." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Payn, James, 1830-1898

EBook No.: 47771

Published: Dec 24, 2014

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mirk Abbey, Volume 1 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "Mirk Abbey, Volume 1 (of 3)" by James Payn is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Lady Lisgard, a widowed mother living at Mirk Abbey, as she navigates her memories, relationships with her children, and the challenges that come with their differing personalities and unfolding tensions. The novel delves into themes of loss, family dynamics, and social class, highlighting Lady Lisgard's experiences in the context of her late husband and her role as a mother." "At the start of the novel, the setting is established on Christmas Eve in the cold and snowy Mirk Abbey, with Lady Lisgard reflecting on her past and the memories of her late husband, Sir Robert. The narrative introduces her three children—Sir Richard, Walter, and Letty—who each have distinct personalities and relationships with their mother, further complicating family dynamics. As Christmas bells toll, the atmosphere is both solemn and nostalgic, hinting at past sorrows while also paving the way for the introduction of new characters, notably a stranger named Mr. Derrick, whose arrival may disrupt the fragile equilibrium of the Abbey's household. The beginning lays the groundwork for a richly detailed exploration of the Lisgard family’s personal struggles and broader socio-economic themes at play in their lives." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Payn, James, 1830-1898

EBook No.: 47771

Published: Dec 24, 2014

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.