A bitter reckoning; or, Violet Arleigh by Mrs. E. Burke Collins

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Author Collins, E. Burke, Mrs., 1848-
Title A bitter reckoning; or, Violet Arleigh
Original Publication United States: The Arthur Westbrook Company, 1893.
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Summary "A Bitter Reckoning; or, Violet Arleigh" by Mrs. E. Burke Collins is a melodramatic novel written in the late 19th century. The tale revolves around the tumultuous lives of Rosamond and her daughter, Violet Arleigh, as they navigate through dark secrets and impending doom, threatened by the unscrupulous Gilbert Warrington, who wields power over Rosamond due to a scandalous past. As the story unfolds, themes of betrayal, love, and the fight for survival emerge, with a focus on the relationship between Rosamond and Violet. The opening of the novel sets a foreboding tone as Rosamond receives a telegram from Warrington, signaling a "bitter reckoning" that looms over her and her daughter on Violet's eighteenth birthday. Despite the festive atmosphere of Violet's first ball, Rosamond is haunted by the impending danger that Warrington represents, revealing her desperation and fear for her child's future. As she interacts with Violet, whose innocence and joy starkly contrast Rosamond's anguish, the tension builds. This emotional turmoil culminates when a shocking confrontation occurs, leading to Rosamond's apparent death, but not without foreshadowing the dark twists that await both mother and daughter in their fight against the malevolent forces at play. The gripping opening sets the stage for a tragic yet thrilling journey filled with suspense and dreadful secrets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Louisiana -- Fiction
Subject Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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