The Bedford-Row Conspiracy by William Makepeace Thackeray
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"The Bedford-Row Conspiracy" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives and romantic entanglements of its characters, primarily focusing on John Perkins, a young barrister, and Lucy Gorgon, along with their respective families, set against the backdrop of political and social rivalries in the fictional town of Oldborough. The opening of the novel introduces us to the whimsical and romantic deliberations between
John Perkins and Lucy Gorgon, who are planning their future together while navigating the expectations of their families. This initial conversation hints at both the lighthearted and serious themes of love and social class that will permeate the narrative. As details of their backgrounds unfold, we learn about the contrasting fortunes and standing of their relatives, particularly the domineering Lady Gorgon and the ambitious attorney William Pitt Scully. The chapter effectively sets the stage for the ensuing conflicts, including romantic rivalries and political machinations that arise within the social fabric they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Bedford-Row Conspiracy |
| Credits | Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1990 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 535 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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