The Two Destinies by Wilkie Collins
"The Two Destinies" by Wilkie Collins is a Victorian novel, likely written in the mid-19th century. This narrative intertwines themes of love, fate, and social distinction while exploring the lives of its main characters, notably George Germaine and his childhood love, Mary Dermody. The story opens with a dinner party that reveals underlying tensions and social dynamics, particularly focusing on the experiences of Mrs. Germaine, the hostess, who faces a series of
unexplained absences from her guests. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Germaine couple's social circle, marked by the distinct absence of their friends' wives at a dinner party. This missing element hints at an underlying conflict, leading to Mrs. Germaine revealing past troubles to her guests. As the narrative progresses, the focus shifts to George and Mary’s innocent childhood love, emphasizing their deep connection amidst societal expectations and constraints. The early chapters set a tone of foreboding, suggesting that external forces will test their bond as George's narrative outlines a journey of separation, loss, and the quest for rekindled love that weaves through the fabric of their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Two Destinies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by James Rusk, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1624 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 231 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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