The queen of the isle : A novel by May Agnes Fleming

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Author Fleming, May Agnes, 1840-1880
LoC No. 06039945
Title The queen of the isle : A novel
Original Publication New York: G. W. Dillingham, Publisher, 1886.
Note An earlier edition has title: Sybil Campbell.
Note Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "The Queen of the Isle" by May Agnes Fleming is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Campbell's Isle, a small yet strikingly beautiful island with a history steeped in legend and a reputation for ghostly sightings, as we are introduced to its current inhabitants, Guy Campbell and his sister Sibyl. Young Guy, who is set against the backdrop of his family's storied past, grapples with his reckless inheritance while becoming entangled with a mysterious passenger named Richard Grove. At the start of the tale, we are drawn into the eerie atmosphere of Campbell's Isle, where the ghostly history and legends linger over its inhabitants. As the narrative unfolds, we meet various characters steeped in their own mysteries, such as the devoted old servant Aunt Moll and the enigmatic young girl Christie, whose origins raise questions. The opening chapters set the stage for unfolding dramas, including Richard Grove’s tragic backstory and the supernatural elements introduced by the cursed narrative of the past, merging suspense and romance. The heart of the plot begins to emerge as Sibyl and Guy Campbell navigate their lives amid the island's haunting charm, accompanied by the intriguing presence of Grove and the apparitions that disrupt their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Islands -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Ghost stories
Subject Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
Subject Attempted murder -- Fiction
Subject Dime novels
Subject Haunted houses -- Fiction
Subject Apparitions -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72860
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Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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