Dorothy Harcourt's secret : Sequel to "A deed without a name" by Southworth
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"Dorothy Harcourt's Secret" by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book is a sequel to "A Deed Without a Name" and follows the journey of the main character, Roma, as she grapples with the implications of past events that haunt her relationships and life choices. It appears to delve into themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the pursuit of happiness amidst adversity.
The opening of the novel centers around a Christmas celebration in a Washington City apartment building, highlighting the characters of Roma and little Owlet, along with their friend Madame Marguerite. The narrative introduces Roma's concerns about Will Harcourt, a man whose mysterious disappearance weighs heavily on her heart, prompting her to dedicate herself to helping children in need. The interaction between characters reveals a warm and intimate dynamic, even as broader issues of loss and societal challenges loom over their lives. As the plot progresses, we sense a lingering tension and unresolved conflicts, especially regarding Will Harcourt's fate and its consequences for Roma and those around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899 |
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| Title | Dorothy Harcourt's secret : Sequel to "A deed without a name" |
| Original Publication | United States: A. L. Burt Company, 1885, copyright 1886, copyright 1913. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing 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: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71098 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 304 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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