Ellen Walton : or, The villain and his victims by Alvin Addison
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| Author | Addison, Alvin |
|---|---|
| Title | Ellen Walton : or, The villain and his victims |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Ellen Walton: or, The Villain and His Victims" by Alvin Addison is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in 1785, set against the backdrop of Pittsburgh along with its complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas. At its heart are two conflicting characters, Eliza Fleming and Louis Durant, whose interactions delve into themes of betrayal, virtue, and revenge amid societal imperfections. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Fleming's Hotel, a gathering place with an atmosphere of intrigue. We learn about the tragic story of Eliza, who falls victim to Durant's manipulative charms and becomes ensnared in a plot steeped in treachery and dark intentions. As the narrative unfolds, Durant's character is unveiled as a sinister figure driven by revenge against a noble heroine, with the potential for ruin and suffering looming ominously over her. Their twisted relationship and the approaching threats highlight the tension between innocence and malevolence that sets the stage for the events to come, leaving readers eager to discover how these conflicts will resolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16345 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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