Orphans of the Storm by Henry MacMahon
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"Orphans of the Storm" by Henry MacMahon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is inspired by the motion picture directed by D.W. Griffith and centers around Henriette and Louise Girard, two foundling sisters raised as siblings yet facing grave misfortune and danger during the tumultuous era of the French Revolution. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against social injustice amid the backdrop of
impending chaos in Paris. At the start, readers are introduced to the lives of Henriette and Louise, who, after being orphaned during a plague, dream of a better future in Paris, particularly for the blind Louise. Their journey quickly turns perilous as Henriette faces the threat of abduction, while Louise is left vulnerable and alone in a city rife with dangers. The opening sets a dramatic tone, revealing their contrasting fates in the clutches of ruthless characters and the oppressive aristocracy, highlighting both their innocence and the dire consequences of a society on the brink of revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacMahon, Henry |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22009488 |
| Title | Orphans of the Storm |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30300 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 372 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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