Modern Flirtations: A Novel by Catherine Sinclair
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"Modern Flirtations: A Novel" by Catherine Sinclair is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around characters from various walks of life, touching on themes of romance, social dynamics, and moral dilemmas. Central to the plot are Sir Arthur Dunbar, a retired admiral grappling with the complexities of family and society, and his young relative, Louis De Crespigny, who embodies the light-hearted but reckless spirit of youthful
flirtations and social intrigues. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene a world filled with social commentary and rich character interactions. It begins with Sir Arthur looking bemused at a newspaper announcement celebrating his life, sparking a humorous dialogue with his nephew Louis about fame and reputation. Sinclair cleverly introduces the themes of reputation, societal expectations, and familial ties through the dynamics between Sir Arthur and Louis, alongside hints of darker plots involving love and murder that unfold later in the narrative. The complex relationships and societal observations promise a rich exploration of both personal and moral conflicts as the characters navigate their ambitions and desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sinclair, Catherine, 1800-1864 |
|---|---|
| Title | Modern Flirtations: A Novel |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Uncles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Harrogate (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43358 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 668 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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