Sir Noel's Heir: A Novel by May Agnes Fleming
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"Sir Noel's Heir: A Novel" by May Agnes Fleming is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a tragic romance entangled in themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of social expectations. The story begins with the death of Sir Noel Thetford, a young baronet, revealing a fraught family dynamic, particularly between him and his wife, Lady Ada. The opening of the novel describes the stormy
night surrounding Thetford Towers as Sir Noel lies dying following a riding accident. The atmosphere is heavy with foreboding, reflecting the turmoil within the household. As Dr. Gale arrives to attend to Sir Noel, the gravity of the situation becomes clear, leading to a tense moment where Sir Noel confronts his impending fate. The scene poignantly captures the weight of his regrets and the emotional strain on Lady Ada as she kneels beside him, underscoring the upcoming trials that will shape their lives. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of loyalty, duty, and the haunting specter of the past that looms over the characters' futures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fleming, May Agnes, 1840-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sir Noel's Heir: A Novel |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Early Canadiana Online (www.canadiana.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35931 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jul 27, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 257 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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