The Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 2 by Johannes Scotus
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"The Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 2" by Johannes Scotus is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds amidst the backdrop of early 19th-century Scotland, weaving a tale rich in intrigue, romance, and the consequences of personal ambition and conflict. At the center of the narrative is Edward L'Estrange, a convict grappling with his desire for freedom against the yearning for love,
particularly toward Ellen Ravensworth. The opening of the book introduces a gripping scene in which L'Estrange contemplates his escape from prison, torn between the chains of his sentence and his longing to see Ellen one last time. Meanwhile, the Captain, another key character, orchestrates L'Estrange's escape amid the stormy night, setting off a series of events that intertwine their fates and hint at the darker undercurrents of love and revenge. As the narrative shifts to a festive gathering at the Towers where the aristocracy rejoices over an upcoming marriage, tensions rise when a duel breaks out, leading to tragic consequences that resonate throughout the household. The chapter sets the stage for themes of love, fate, and the eerie notion of a family curse, leaving readers eager to explore how these threads will unravel in the complex tapestry of the Wentworths' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scotus, Johannes |
|---|---|
| Title | The Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Mirjam, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39983 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 528 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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