The Vicar of Wrexhill by Frances Milton Trollope
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"The Vicar of Wrexhill" by Frances Milton Trollope is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of family, loss, and the social dynamics of a small English village, focusing on the Mowbray family as they navigate their lives in the aftermath of their patriarch's sudden death. The central character appears to be Charles Mowbray, alongside his mother and sisters, as they grapple with grief and the implications
of a surprising will. At the start of the story, the idyllic setting of the village of Wrexhill is vividly described, setting the stage for the Mowbray family's birthday celebration for Charles, who has just turned twenty-one. Joy quickly turns to tragedy, however, as the family receives the devastating news of Mr. Mowbray's unexpected passing from apoplexy the following morning. The narrative introduces a range of characters—family members, neighbors, and new acquaintances—who will play important roles in the unfolding drama, particularly the new vicar, Mr. Cartwright, and his family. This opening sets a poignant tone, hinting at the intertwining of personal loss and the societal expectations that will shape the characters' interactions and development throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Trollope, Frances Milton, 1780-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Vicar of Wrexhill |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vicar_of_Wrexhill |
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Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36686 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 571 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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