The Grey Lady by Henry Seton Merriman
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"The Grey Lady" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the contrasting destinies of two brothers, Henry and Luke FitzHenry, who are navigating the challenges of their backgrounds and aspirations within the British naval system. While Henry manages to secure a place in Her Majesty’s Navy, Luke faces failure, a setback that profoundly affects both their futures and relationships. At the
start of the book, the narrative introduces the brothers on a train journey, reflecting on Luke's recent failure to enter the navy, an event that casts a long shadow over their lives. Henry, who feels a mix of concern and helplessness for his brother, struggles to find the right words to comfort him. Meanwhile, Mrs. Harrington—an influential figure in their lives, who has economically supported their upbringing—discusses Luke’s failure with another acquaintance, revealing her dismissive attitude towards him. As Luke grapples with his disappointment, the contrasting dynamics of wealth, expectations, and identity begin to emerge, hinting at a broader exploration of personal and social conflicts as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Grey Lady |
| Credits | Produced by Les Bowler, St. Ives, Dorset. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6517 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06517-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 542 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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