Satanella: A Story of Punchestown by G. J. Whyte-Melville
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| Author | Whyte-Melville, G. J. (George John), 1821-1878 |
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| Illustrator | Kemp-Welch, Lucy, 1869-1958 |
| Title | Satanella: A Story of Punchestown |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Satanella: A Story of Punchestown" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the titular black mare, Satanella, and the various characters who become intertwined with her fate, particularly focusing on a light dragoon officer named John Walters, affectionately called "Daisy," and a mysterious young woman named Miss Douglas. Themes of equestrian sport, romance, and societal interactions in Victorian England are likely central to the plot. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a rough-looking man named who expresses optimism over the capabilities of a young black mare named Satanella, despite her current skittishness. This mare is to be ridden by Captain John Walters, who demonstrates his equestrian skills even as Satanella shows her wild spirit. The narrative shifts to a London setting, where the charming yet enigmatic Miss Douglas captivates those around her, including General St. Josephs and Daisy Walters. As the characters navigate their social landscape, the mare’s fate becomes a focal point, linking their lives and setting the stage for the unfolding drama. The beginning hints at themes of competition and personal ambition, as characters prepare for the upcoming Punchestown races, a significant event within the equestrian world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Horse racing -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56753 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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