The Powers and Maxine by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson

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Author Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920
Author Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933
Illustrator Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923
Title The Powers and Maxine
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Suzanne Shell, Gary Toffelmire, Greg Dunham and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Powers and Maxine" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins amidst the complexities of romantic relationships layered with social ambition, as Lisa Drummond navigates her feelings for the charming Ivor Dundas, who harbors affections for her beautiful stepsister, Diana. The plot is set in an upper-class milieu, hinting at themes of love, jealousy, and societal expectation. At the start of the novel, Lisa Drummond is filled with uncertainty and hope as she believes Ivor might genuinely care for her. However, as their conversation unfolds, it becomes painfully clear that he is in love with Diana. This revelation leads Lisa into a spiral of emotions, revealing her sense of inadequacy against her sister's beauty and societal status. The opening also introduces a subplot involving political intrigue, where Ivor is inadvertently entangled in a mission concerning the enigmatic Maxine de Renzie, a celebrated actress with a secret life that intersects dangerously with both politics and romance. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a multifaceted narrative filled with personal and societal conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Spy stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 10410
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 28, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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