The Castle of Twilight by Margaret Horton Potter
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"The Castle of Twilight" by Margaret Horton Potter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a medieval world, it delves into the themes of love, loss, and the struggles of its characters, particularly focusing on Madame Eleanore and her daughter Laure. The story unfolds within the confines of the castle, which serves as a backdrop for the poignant interplay of personal and societal expectations, especially regarding faith
and familial duties. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Eleanore, the châtelaine of Le Crépuscule, who grapples with deep sorrow as her daughter, Laure, enters a convent, marking a significant separation from her life as a mother. The atmosphere is heavy with melancholy as Eleanore reflects on her past and the loneliness that looms over her now that her beloved daughter is destined for a life in the Church. The opening pages paint a vivid portrait of the castle life against the backdrop of the social constraints of the time, setting the tone for a tale rich in emotional resonance and exploration of the inner lives of its characters. As Eleanore navigates her grief, she encounters her son Gerault and the complexities of their relationships are further drawn out, hinting at impending emotional turmoil in both their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Potter, Margaret Horton, 1881-1911 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Harlow, Mabel |
| Illustrator | Weber-Ditzler, Charlotte, 1877-1958 |
| LoC No. | 03023892 |
| Title | The Castle of Twilight |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor 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: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brittany (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Medieval period, 987-1515 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62669 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62669-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 540 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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