Author |
Wills, C. J. (Charles James), 1842-1912 |
Title |
The Pit Town Coronet: A Family Mystery, Volume 1 (of 3)
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Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Sue Fleming, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
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Summary |
"The Pit Town Coronet: A Family Mystery, Volume 1" by C. J. Wills is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily revolves around the lives and interactions of two cousins, Georgina and Lucy Warrender, as well as their relationships with men of their social circle, including the charming, if fickle, Reginald Haggard. The story delves into themes of love, social dynamics, and family legacies, set against the backdrop of English country life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Georgina Warrender, who is pondering a marriage proposal from Reginald Haggard while sitting in her family's rose garden. Despite her popularity during the London social season and multiple marriage proposals, she harbors doubts about Haggard's intentions and character. Meanwhile, the relationship between the cousins is delineated, revealing contrasting personalities as Lucy captures attention through her flirtation. The opening chapters intertwine the characters' backgrounds and dynamics, setting the stage for a tale that explores themes of romance, societal expectations, and the intrigue of family mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
England -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
42167 |
Release Date |
Feb 23, 2013 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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