The Greatest Heiress in England by Mrs. Oliphant
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
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| Title | The Greatest Heiress in England |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Greatest Heiress in England" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a quiet country town and revolves around Lucy Trevor, the daughter of John Trevor, a retired and wealthy schoolmaster. As the book opens, we are introduced to the peculiar domestic arrangements of the Trevor household, highlighting the contrast between Lucy’s position as an heiress and her relationship with her less affluent relatives, particularly the Fords, who manage the household. The narrative hints at themes of social class, wealth, and the complexities of familial duties. At the start of the novel, the peaceful yet stagnant atmosphere of a small town is vividly described, setting the stage for the domestic life of the Trevor family. Old Mr. Trevor is depicted as a quirky character, preoccupied with drafting a complex will that emphasizes his daughter's future, abundance of wealth, and independence, while also revealing his controlling nature. In this opening segment, the interactions between Mr. Trevor, his daughter Lucy, and their cousin, young Jock, are characterized by tenderness mixed with the underlying tension that arises from Mr. Trevor’s ambitions for Lucy's life. Jock is depicted as an imaginative boy, who, despite being labeled an unwanted addition to the family, maintains a unique bond with Lucy. The initial chapters introduce readers to the relationships and societal expectations that will shape Lucy’s life as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64540 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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