Bessy Rane: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood

"Bessy Rane: A Novel" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Dr. Oliver Rane, a medical practitioner who is called to attend to a young man named Edmund North, who falls critically ill after receiving an anonymous letter revealing damaging information about him. The narrative explores themes of mystery, societal scrutiny, and personal tragedy, while introducing a range of characters, particularly Bessy North, who is intertwined in the unfolding drama surrounding her family. At the start of the novel, the intensity of the night adds to the urgency as Dr. Rane rushes to Dallory Hall after hearing about Edmund North's condition. Delving into the backstory, we learn about the anonymous letter that has sparked a fierce confrontation between Edmund and his family's trusted surgeon, Mr. Alexander. This altercation leads to Edmund's collapse, raising questions about the implications of the letter's contents and the motivations behind its writing. As Dr. Rane navigates the complexities of his professional responsibilities and his personal ties to the North family, the opening establishes a tense atmosphere filled with intrigue, setting the stage for the unfolding of relationships and secrets that define the characters' fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887
Title Bessy Rane: A Novel
Credits Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 58288
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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