Sir Robert's Fortune: A Novel by Mrs. Oliphant
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"Sir Robert's Fortune: A Novel" by Mrs. Oliphant is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Lily Ramsay, a young woman caught in the constraints of her uncle's strict control over her inheritance, and her budding romance with Ronald Lumsden, who is also ensnared in the turmoil caused by financial dependence on Sir Robert. As Lily grapples with her feelings of confinement and longing for independence,
the narrative explores themes of love, class disparities, and the struggles against societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Lily's predicament, revealing her desperate situation as she learns from Ronald that her uncle plans to send her away to a remote location called Dalrugas, isolating her from the world and her love. Amid lively festivities, Lily finds herself at the mercy of her uncle's whims, which dictate her future and relationship choices. The dialogue between Lily and Ronald highlights their contrasting views on money and independence, setting in motion the central conflict of the story. As the chapters progress, Lily's frustrations and aspirations are laid bare, painting a picture of a young woman on the cusp of significant life decisions amidst external constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sir Robert's Fortune: A Novel |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53744 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 340 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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