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Title: The cloven foot : A novel
Original Publication: London: John and Robert Maxwell, 1879.
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cloven_Foot
Credits: Peter Becker, Hannah Wilson 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: "The Cloven Foot" by M. E. Braddon is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story begins with John Treverton, the main character, who embarks on a fateful journey to visit his dying kinsman, Jasper Treverton, who has adopted an orphaned girl named Laura Malcolm. The narrative sets the stage for themes of inheritance, familial relationships, and the complexities of human emotions, particularly as John grapples with his feelings towards Laura and his expectations of inheriting Jasper's fortune. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of John Treverton's unsettled life and circumstances as he travels to Hazlehurst Manor. John is introspective, reflecting on his past failures and the implications of his relationship with Jasper. Once he arrives, he learns about Laura, who has been raised by Jasper and is described as both beautiful and enigmatic. As he interacts with Laura, their complex dynamic unfolds, laden with underlying tensions and unspoken expectations, particularly regarding his potential inheritance intertwined with the condition of marrying her. This initial setup hints at future conflicts and romantic entanglements that promise to drive the narrative forward, revealing deeper character motivations and societal commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915
EBook No.: 73931
Published: Jun 28, 2024
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The cloven foot : A novel
Original Publication: London: John and Robert Maxwell, 1879.
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cloven_Foot
Credits: Peter Becker, Hannah Wilson 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: "The Cloven Foot" by M. E. Braddon is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story begins with John Treverton, the main character, who embarks on a fateful journey to visit his dying kinsman, Jasper Treverton, who has adopted an orphaned girl named Laura Malcolm. The narrative sets the stage for themes of inheritance, familial relationships, and the complexities of human emotions, particularly as John grapples with his feelings towards Laura and his expectations of inheriting Jasper's fortune. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of John Treverton's unsettled life and circumstances as he travels to Hazlehurst Manor. John is introspective, reflecting on his past failures and the implications of his relationship with Jasper. Once he arrives, he learns about Laura, who has been raised by Jasper and is described as both beautiful and enigmatic. As he interacts with Laura, their complex dynamic unfolds, laden with underlying tensions and unspoken expectations, particularly regarding his potential inheritance intertwined with the condition of marrying her. This initial setup hints at future conflicts and romantic entanglements that promise to drive the narrative forward, revealing deeper character motivations and societal commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915
EBook No.: 73931
Published: Jun 28, 2024
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.