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Title: Under the Red Dragon: A Novel

Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Under the Red Dragon" by James Grant is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of military life during a time of conflict, the story centers on Lieutenant Harry Hardinge, who navigates his feelings for Lady Estelle Cressingham while juggling his duties as a soldier. The narrative unfolds in a period filled with romance, social dynamics, and the looming specter of war, specifically the Crimean War. The opening of the novel introduces Lieutenant Harry Hardinge and his fellow officers as they lament their stagnant lives at barracks while anticipating possible deployment to the warfront. A letter from Sir Madoc Lloyd invites Hardinge to Craigaderyn Court, where he hopes to reunite with old friends, particularly Winifred Lloyd, whom he finds enchanting. As the chapter progresses, Hardinge reflects on his unrequited love for Lady Estelle Cressingham, who is present at the court, adding layers of drama and internal conflict to his military existence. These themes of love, ambition, and social status are richly intertwined in the early chapters, foreshadowing the complexities of relationships in the context of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Grant, James, 1822-1887

EBook No.: 53874

Published: Jan 2, 2017

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Crimean War, 1853-1856 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Under the Red Dragon: A Novel

Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (Cornell University Library)

Summary: "Under the Red Dragon" by James Grant is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of military life during a time of conflict, the story centers on Lieutenant Harry Hardinge, who navigates his feelings for Lady Estelle Cressingham while juggling his duties as a soldier. The narrative unfolds in a period filled with romance, social dynamics, and the looming specter of war, specifically the Crimean War. The opening of the novel introduces Lieutenant Harry Hardinge and his fellow officers as they lament their stagnant lives at barracks while anticipating possible deployment to the warfront. A letter from Sir Madoc Lloyd invites Hardinge to Craigaderyn Court, where he hopes to reunite with old friends, particularly Winifred Lloyd, whom he finds enchanting. As the chapter progresses, Hardinge reflects on his unrequited love for Lady Estelle Cressingham, who is present at the court, adding layers of drama and internal conflict to his military existence. These themes of love, ambition, and social status are richly intertwined in the early chapters, foreshadowing the complexities of relationships in the context of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Grant, James, 1822-1887

EBook No.: 53874

Published: Jan 2, 2017

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Crimean War, 1853-1856 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.