| Author |
Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold), 1833-1903 |
| Title |
A Secret Inheritance (Volume 2 of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page images provided by the
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| Summary |
"A Secret Inheritance" by B. L. Farjeon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance, focusing primarily on the lives of brothers Silvain and Kristel, whose relationship becomes irrevocably altered by their actions and the influence of a woman named Avicia. The story hints at a complex entanglement of emotions and fateful events that guide the characters toward their destinies. The opening of the book introduces us to Louis, the narrator, who is reflecting on his past and the bond he shared with his dear friend Silvain. As he searches for Silvain in various locations, he encounters much uncertainty and is compelled by the deep affection he feels for his friend. Through a chance reunion after years of separation in a forest, Louis discovers that Silvain and Avicia are in a desperate situation, evoking compassion and concern. The tension builds as hints of darker developments emerge, including Silvain's troubled relationship with his brother Kristel, underscoring themes of unfulfilled love, impending motherhood, and ominous foreboding that set the stage for the larger drama ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Sleepwalking -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45881 |
| Release Date |
Jun 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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