The Hampstead mystery: a novel. Volume 1 (of 3) by Florence Marryat
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"The Hampstead Mystery" by Florence Marryat is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complex relationships and societal expectations surrounding Jenny Crampton, a spirited and beautiful young woman, as her father, Mr. Crampton, vehemently opposes her budding romance with Frederick Walcheren, a man of disreputable habits and Catholic faith. The narrative explores themes of love, parental control, and individual desire set against the backdrop of a
rigid social structure. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mr. Crampton's authoritarian stance regarding his daughter Jenny's interactions with Mr. Walcheren. A heated discussion ensues between Mr. Crampton and his family regarding Jenny's alleged romantic interest in Walcheren. Despite her father's strict prohibitions, Jenny's affection for Walcheren remains steadfast, leading her to contemplate elopement. As tensions rise, the dynamics between love and duty become palpable, foreshadowing the conflicts that will challenge the characters throughout the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marryat, Florence, 1833-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hampstead mystery: a novel. Volume 1 (of 3) |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: F. V. White & Co.,1894. |
| Credits | Carla Foust, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69286 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69286-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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