Marian Grey : or, The heiress of Redstone Hall by Mary Jane Holmes
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| Author | Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 |
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| Title | Marian Grey : or, The heiress of Redstone Hall |
| Original Publication | United States: Carleton, 1863, pubdate 1865. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Marian Grey; or, The Heiress of Redstone Hall" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Marian, a young girl raised by her guardian Colonel Raymond, as she navigates the complexities of love, duty, and self-worth in a society that values wealth and status. The unfolding conflict primarily involves her feelings towards Frederic Raymond, Colonel Raymond's son, and the secrets surrounding her true inheritance." "The opening of the novel sets a somber and introspective tone, as we are introduced to Marian moving through her life at Redstone Hall, where she has been raised with affection but also under the shadow of unconfessed family secrets. Colonel Raymond, who has cared for Marian since being entrusted with her welfare by her late father, hints at a grave wrong that he has done her as he nears death. This sense of foreboding culminates in a midnight conversation where he prompts Marian to consider marriage to Frederic, their growing mutual affection overshadowed by societal expectations and hidden motives. The narrative opens up a world of emotional turmoil as Marian grapples with her appearance and her worth, setting the stage for the deeper conflicts that will arise as she confronts the truth of her identity and the consequences of her guardian's past." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Subject | Runaway wives -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70870 |
| Release Date | May 27, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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