Kingsworth; or, The Aim of a Life by Christabel R. Coleridge

"Kingsworth; or, The Aim of a Life" by Christabel R. Coleridge is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of family legacy, social standing, and personal responsibility through the lens of the Kingsworth family. The story revolves around brothers George and James Kingsworth, their respective fortunes, and the implications of their actions on the family estate. At the start of the narrative, the setting is established around the old-fashioned Kingsworth House, which carries the weight of family legacy and past misfortunes. We are introduced to the brothers, their contrasting personalities, and the familial tensions stemming from their different paths in life. George appears to be more responsible and successful, while James is grappling with past mistakes and desires for redemption. Their family dynamics take a tumultuous turn when James secretly marries, setting off a series of events that deeply affect the family's standing as they navigate themes of inheritance, honor, and the consequences of choices made in the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Coleridge, Christabel R. (Christabel Rose), 1843-1921
Title Kingsworth; or, The Aim of a Life
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Reading Level Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Cousins -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 43158
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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