Project Gutenberg 2004-11-27 Public domain in the USA. 168 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer Alice, or the Mysteries — Complete Sequel to "Ernest Maltravers". Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by David Widger and Dagny "Alice; or, the Mysteries — Complete" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century, weaving themes of romance, societal expectations, and personal growth. The story unfolds in a tranquil Devonshire cottage where Lady Vargrave and her daughter Evelyn navigate the complexities of love, duty, and the influence of societal pressures, especially regarding Evelyn's engagement to Lord Vargrave. The opening portion establishes a serene yet contemplative atmosphere, highlighting the relationship between Lady Vargrave and Mrs. Leslie, who discuss the implications of Evelyn's impending marriage and her lack of exposure to the wider world. As the narrative shifts focus to Evelyn, we see her joyful innocence contrasted with an underlying melancholy regarding her mother's past and their relationship. The introduction of Mr. Aubrey, the kind curate, further enriches the narrative by adding depth to Evelyn's character as she grapples with her feelings about love and obligation. This opening sets the stage for themes of emotional struggle and the quest for personal identity against societal expectations, making it an intriguing read for those interested in Victorian-era literature and character-driven stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English fiction -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 1053083 1053084 2024-10-04T11:50:57.474062 2023-10-05T03:54:23.449983 text/html text/html 1056982 2012-11-06T11:23:38 text/html; charset=us-ascii 371630 2012-11-06T11:25:14 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 464100 2024-10-04T11:51:11.631982 application/epub+zip 485329 2024-10-04T11:51:01.435059 application/epub+zip 473705 2024-10-04T11:50:59.877044 application/epub+zip 860044 2024-10-04T11:51:20.190950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 789738 2024-10-04T11:51:10.501015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 744184 2022-09-05T05:17:39.131227 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 910827 910810 2024-10-04T11:50:55.357095 2023-10-05T03:54:21.662986 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 910690 2009-03-17T12:18:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 356672 2009-03-17T12:18:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19555 2024-10-04T11:51:20.341941 application/rdf+xml 16449 2024-10-04T11:51:00.460040 image/jpeg 4233 2024-10-04T11:51:00.167051 image/jpeg 449372 2024-10-04T11:50:57.558057 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia