Ravenshoe by Henry Kingsley

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Author Kingsley, Henry, 1830-1876
Illustrator Woodville, Richard Caton, 1856-1927
Title Ravenshoe
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenshoe_(novel)
Note Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Ravenshoe" by Henry Kingsley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story weaves together the complex history of the Ravenshoe family, filled with intrigue, ambition, and the consequences of past actions. As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts to Densil Ravenshoe and his descendants, particularly Charles, highlighting their struggles with family legacy, loyalty, and personal identity. At the start of the book, the author outlines the tumultuous history of the Ravenshoes, a family with a legacy marked by their political affiliations and personal scandals, including their notable involvement in key historical events. Characters like Densil and his wife confront the age-old conflicts of faith and duty that streak through their family history. As Densil navigates his relationships, particularly with the priest Father Mackworth, readers are introduced to a cast that promises to challenge and amplify the family's dynamics amidst personal and political trials. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of character and conflict within the backdrop of historical England, engaging readers with both humor and poignancy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Country life -- England -- Fiction
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Catholics -- Fiction
Subject Mistaken identity -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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