The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals by Ann S. Stephens
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"The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals" by Ann S. Stephens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Hepworth Closs, a man with a troubled past who has spent years trying to redeem himself after a life-altering incident. As he returns to his sister and navigates his feelings for the young Lady Clara, the narrative unfolds themes of love, redemption, and social class. At the start
of the novel, Hepworth Closs grapples with the weight of his past mistakes, which have caused him to shy away from rekindling connections with his family. Following a revelation about an old tragedy, he resolves to live with honor and acknowledges his love for Lady Clara, who sees him as a paternal figure. As their interactions deepen, Clara comes into her own consciousness of love and longing, complicating their familial bonds. Meanwhile, Hepworth’s sister, Rachael, faces her own struggles related to her marriage and desires for her brother's happiness, setting the stage for a rich tapestry of conflicting emotions and desires that propel the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08012409 |
| Title | The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals |
| Credits |
Produced by Roberta Staehlin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29862 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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