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Title: The Master of Greylands: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books.
Summary: "The Master of Greylands: A Novel" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a historical fiction narrative written in the late 19th century. The story is set in an old-fashioned town and seaside village in England, focusing mainly on the fate of Mr. Peter Castlemaine, a prosperous banker beset by financial troubles, and the dynamics within the Castlemaine family, including the lives of its members and their connections to the Grey Sisters—a pious sisterhood known for their charitable work. The narrative also intertwines the themes of inheritance and familial conflict, especially with the return of a long-lost son, Anthony Castlemaine. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Stilborough, a bustling market town where Peter Castlemaine, the chief banker, grapples with the alarming realization of impending financial ruin. As he sits alone, reflecting on his precarious situation, he confides in his loyal clerk, Thomas Hill, about his dangerous decisions regarding mortgaged bonds that could lead to his downfall. The tension heightens as Peter’s brother, James Castlemaine, is mentioned alongside the mysterious fate of their estranged brother, Basil, who left for foreign shores decades ago. The scene sets a tone of dread and foreshadowing, suggesting that Peter’s troubles are linked not only to his business dealings but also to deep-rooted family issues, hinting at an impending climax involving loyalty, treachery, and inheritance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887
EBook No.: 59144
Published: Mar 28, 2019
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Smugglers -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Master of Greylands: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books.
Summary: "The Master of Greylands: A Novel" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a historical fiction narrative written in the late 19th century. The story is set in an old-fashioned town and seaside village in England, focusing mainly on the fate of Mr. Peter Castlemaine, a prosperous banker beset by financial troubles, and the dynamics within the Castlemaine family, including the lives of its members and their connections to the Grey Sisters—a pious sisterhood known for their charitable work. The narrative also intertwines the themes of inheritance and familial conflict, especially with the return of a long-lost son, Anthony Castlemaine. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Stilborough, a bustling market town where Peter Castlemaine, the chief banker, grapples with the alarming realization of impending financial ruin. As he sits alone, reflecting on his precarious situation, he confides in his loyal clerk, Thomas Hill, about his dangerous decisions regarding mortgaged bonds that could lead to his downfall. The tension heightens as Peter’s brother, James Castlemaine, is mentioned alongside the mysterious fate of their estranged brother, Basil, who left for foreign shores decades ago. The scene sets a tone of dread and foreshadowing, suggesting that Peter’s troubles are linked not only to his business dealings but also to deep-rooted family issues, hinting at an impending climax involving loyalty, treachery, and inheritance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887
EBook No.: 59144
Published: Mar 28, 2019
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Smugglers -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.