The Duke's Daughter; and, The Fugitives; vol. 2/3 by Mrs. Oliphant

"The Duke's Daughter; and The Fugitives; vol. 2/3" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Lady Jane Angela Pendragon Plantagenet Fitz-Merlin Altamont, the daughter of a duke, who finds herself entangled in a complex situation that involves marriage and societal expectations, amidst a backdrop of upper-class intrigues and personal dilemmas. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to the aftermath of a marriage ceremony that almost took place, creating a ripple of tension and concern surrounding Lady Jane. As her father, the Duke, has forbidden the union with Reginald Winton, Lady Jane is effectively imprisoned in her father's home, grappling with feelings of heartbreak and betrayal. The narrative also highlights the efforts of the Rector and his wife, who are deeply troubled by the events and contemplate interventions to prevent a marriage that they believe to be a rash decision. This portion sets the stage for a tale of conflicting loyalties and family dynamics, emphasizing the weight of societal expectations on personal happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Title The Duke's Daughter; and, The Fugitives; vol. 2/3
Note The Duke's Daughter was also published in serial form under the title: Lady Jane.
Credits Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
available at The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 63902
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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