A tragedy of love and hate : or, a woman's vow by Bertha M. Clay
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"A Tragedy of Love and Hate: or, A Woman's Vow" by Bertha M. Clay is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to center around themes of love, betrayal, and murder, particularly focusing on the tragic demise of Lady Clarice Alden, whose death ignites a complex web of emotions and secrets among the characters involved. The opening of the story paints a serene and idyllic summer landscape before
sharply contrasting it with the discovery of a woman's body in the river, setting the stage for tragedy. The prologue introduces readers to a picturesque scene in Holme Woods, only to reveal that Lady Clarice has been found drowned, later determined to be the victim of murder. As various characters react to her death, including her distraught husband Sir Ronald Alden and the loyal maid Mary Thorne, the mystery of her demise unfolds. The combination of a beautiful yet foreboding environment and the revelation of foul play lays a compelling foundation for the ensuing drama and the exploration of the human heart's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Clay, Bertha M., 1865-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | A tragedy of love and hate : or, a woman's vow |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith, 1899, copyright 1900, copyright 1903. |
| Credits | Demian Katz, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Romance fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71769 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71769-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 549 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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