Forrest House : A novel by Mary Jane Holmes
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| Author | Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 |
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| Title | Forrest House : A novel |
| Original Publication | United States: G. W. Carleton and Co., Publishers, 1879. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Forrest House: A Novel" by Mary Jane Holmes is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around J. Everard Forrest, a young man caught between his relationships with two women: Josephine Fleming, a beautiful yet seemingly superficial girl, and Rosamond Hastings, a kind and selfless figure from his past. As Everard navigates a secret marriage and the challenges it brings, the novel explores themes of love, social class, and personal integrity. The opening of "Forrest House" introduces us to J. Everard Forrest as he receives two letters, one summoning him to participate in a play and another urging him to return home to a sick mother. The narrative follows Everard’s internal conflict as he contemplates attending the play in Holburton while feeling obligated to care for his ailing mother. It sets the stage for relationships that complicate his life, particularly with Josephine, who is vibrant yet flirtatious, and Rosamond, who epitomizes devotion. Maximal character interactions and decisions are begun, hinting at the drama to unfold as Everard’s choices have far-reaching consequences for all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Popular literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70473 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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