Burgo's Romance by T. W. Speight
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"Burgo's Romance" by T. W. Speight is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Burgo Brabazon, a young man of means who navigates a tumultuous landscape of love, loss, and financial uncertainty after his wealthy uncle marries a much younger woman, which upends Burgo's expectations of inheriting his uncle's fortune. The narrative introduces themes of social status and personal integrity, particularly through Burgo's relationships with Clara Leslie
and Lady Clinton. The opening of the novel presents Burgo in a precarious situation as he professes his love for Clara in a conservatory setting, only to be interrupted by the arrival of Lady Clinton, who is pursuing her own interests in the social sphere. The chapter further details Burgo's character, highlighting his inner struggles and the affect his uncle's recent marriage has on his prospects and social standing. As Burgo grapples with feelings of frustration and betrayal, he fully realizes the implications of his new status, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of personal ambition and the complexities of love and familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson), 1830-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Burgo's Romance |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen from by page scans provided Google Books |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Uncles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57944 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 284 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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