Leslie's loyalty by Charles Garvice
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"Leslie's Loyalty" by Charles Garvice is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers on Leslie Lisle, a graceful and beautiful young girl living in the tranquil coastal village of Portmaris. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly through Leslie's interactions with her father and a young duke grappling with his physical disabilities. The opening of the novel introduces Leslie and her father,
Francis Lisle, in their modest seaside cottage. While her father dreams of becoming a painter, he is oblivious to the lack of talent in his artwork, and Leslie plays the supportive daughter, often taking care of him despite his delusions of grandeur. The peaceful life they lead is soon disrupted by a new arrival—a crippled young duke—who struggles with his identity and the superficial perceptions of those around him. This setting hints at a narrative rich in emotional depth, inviting readers to delve into the lives of characters searching for validation and connection amid societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garvice, Charles, 1850-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | Leslie's loyalty |
| Series Title | Eagle series, no. 17 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Whitehead, Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (digital.library.villanova.edu/)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50440 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 536 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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