Fern Vale; or, the Queensland Squatter. Volume 3 by Colin Munro

"Fern Vale; or, the Queensland Squatter. Volume 3" by Colin Munro is a novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in Australia, it centers around a group of friends including Mrs. Rainsfield, her children, and the Fergusons, as they engage in leisurely activities, including horse riding and attending races. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of both celebratory events and underlying interpersonal tensions among the characters, particularly the romantic dynamics influenced by social status and individual desires. At the start of the story, the characters embark on a joyful equestrian excursion, taking a break for a meal near a lagoon, which sets a tone of camaraderie and adventure. As they arrive at Brompton for the races, excitement builds in the air. However, the emotional landscape becomes complicated when John Ferguson finds himself disillusioned by his feelings for Eleanor Rainsfield, who is engaged to another man. The friendly atmosphere takes a darker turn when an altercation with Bob Smithers leads to a duel challenge, signifying the tensions rising amidst the social festivities. With the ball dance and hunting trips promising thrills, readers are drawn into a story that balances light-hearted sociability with deeper reflections on love, honor, and the potential for conflict in personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Munro, Colin
Title Fern Vale; or, the Queensland Squatter. Volume 3
Credits Produced by Nick Wall, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Queensland -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 37559
Release Date
Last Update Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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