The Gilded Chair: A Novel by Melville Davisson Post

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Author Post, Melville Davisson, 1869-1930
Illustrator Becher, Arthur E., 1877-1960
Illustrator Wenzell, A. B. (Albert Beck), 1864-1917
Title The Gilded Chair: A Novel
Note Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Gilded Chair: A Novel" by Melville Davisson Post is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. This novel centers around the character Marchesa Soderrelli, an intriguing woman with a complex past, who embarks on a journey across the Scottish landscape, encountering social dynamics and personal struggles that reveal her depth and determination. The narrative suggests themes of social standing, romantic entanglement, and cultural interactions. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Marchesa as she travels by train from London to Stirling, where her arrival at an inn emphasizes her status as a significant foreign visitor. After receiving exceptional service from the inn staff, her curiosity leads her to inquire about the new Duke of Dorset, suggesting that she has a particular interest in his whereabouts. As she interacts with the innkeeper and learns more about the Duke, we see her intelligence and ambition surface, hinting at a deeper connection and purpose for her visit. The chapter concludes with her setting off to seek the Duke, laying the groundwork for an intricate exploration of identity and aspirations against the backdrop of Scotland's rich history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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