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Title: Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02
Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the intrigue and interactions of characters within a Scottish setting, particularly focusing on the complexities of social status among the gentry and the underbelly of society, including smugglers and justice figures. The primary narrative involves conflict and complications surrounding the characters such as Gilbert Glossin, Colonel Mannering, and young Charles Hazlewood. The opening of the novel introduces the character of Gilbert Glossin, a self-serving magistrate who is grappling with the societal disdain directed towards him because of his rise from humble beginnings to a position of authority. As he seeks to capitalize on a recent attack that wounded Charles Hazlewood, Glossin's motives are revealed to be more about his personal gain and respect in the community rather than genuine concern for justice. In a series of exchanges with Mrs. Mac-Candlish and local witnesses, Glossin investigates the incident, showcasing his manipulative nature while the surrounding characters reveal their suspicion and mistrust. This opening portion sets the stage for a complex interplay of motivations, secrets, and the moral transgressions that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 5354
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Disinheritance -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- Fiction
Subject: Astrologers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02
Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the intrigue and interactions of characters within a Scottish setting, particularly focusing on the complexities of social status among the gentry and the underbelly of society, including smugglers and justice figures. The primary narrative involves conflict and complications surrounding the characters such as Gilbert Glossin, Colonel Mannering, and young Charles Hazlewood. The opening of the novel introduces the character of Gilbert Glossin, a self-serving magistrate who is grappling with the societal disdain directed towards him because of his rise from humble beginnings to a position of authority. As he seeks to capitalize on a recent attack that wounded Charles Hazlewood, Glossin's motives are revealed to be more about his personal gain and respect in the community rather than genuine concern for justice. In a series of exchanges with Mrs. Mac-Candlish and local witnesses, Glossin investigates the incident, showcasing his manipulative nature while the surrounding characters reveal their suspicion and mistrust. This opening portion sets the stage for a complex interplay of motivations, secrets, and the moral transgressions that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 5354
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Disinheritance -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- Fiction
Subject: Astrologers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.