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Title: The Girl Philippa

Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Girl Philippa" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work intertwines themes of espionage and romance, capturing the tumultuous socio-political landscape leading up to World War I. The central character, Philippa, is situated in a precarious position where her life becomes entwined with a secretive British man named Halkett, whose mission and the dangerous individuals pursuing him become pivotal to the story. At the start of the novel, we find ourselves amidst the historical backdrop of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, which catalyzes a series of events affecting many characters, including the girl Philippa. Her life is complicated by Wildresse, her protector and an underworld figure, who insists she spy on Halkett—an attractive but mysterious Englishman she has helpfully befriended after he approaches her in a crowded market. The narrative reveals hints of danger as Halkett eludes enemies determined to seize an important envelope in his possession, all while Philippa navigates her own complicated feelings and the demands of the dangerous world around her. As events unfold, her loyalties will be tested against the backdrop of impending war, revealing deeper themes of trust, identity, and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933

Illustrator: Craig, Frank, 1874-1918

EBook No.: 52404

Published: Jun 24, 2016

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Girl Philippa

Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Girl Philippa" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work intertwines themes of espionage and romance, capturing the tumultuous socio-political landscape leading up to World War I. The central character, Philippa, is situated in a precarious position where her life becomes entwined with a secretive British man named Halkett, whose mission and the dangerous individuals pursuing him become pivotal to the story. At the start of the novel, we find ourselves amidst the historical backdrop of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, which catalyzes a series of events affecting many characters, including the girl Philippa. Her life is complicated by Wildresse, her protector and an underworld figure, who insists she spy on Halkett—an attractive but mysterious Englishman she has helpfully befriended after he approaches her in a crowded market. The narrative reveals hints of danger as Halkett eludes enemies determined to seize an important envelope in his possession, all while Philippa navigates her own complicated feelings and the demands of the dangerous world around her. As events unfold, her loyalties will be tested against the backdrop of impending war, revealing deeper themes of trust, identity, and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933

Illustrator: Craig, Frank, 1874-1918

EBook No.: 52404

Published: Jun 24, 2016

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.