Jilted! Or, My Uncle's Scheme, Volume 2 by William Clark Russell
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"Jilted! Or, My Uncle's Scheme, Volume 2" by William Clark Russell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex relationships of a young man named Charlie who finds himself entangled in a scheme devised by his wealthy uncle, which involves marrying the uncle's daughter, Theresa, for her money—a prospect Charlie finds distasteful as he is already in love with his cousin Conny. The opening of
the novel introduces a family dinner where Charlie's opinion of his uncle Dick shifts as he witnesses the man's charming and conversational nature. Following lively conversation, Charlie engages in discussions about relationships and wealth, highlighting his emotional conflict regarding his uncle's proposition for him to marry Theresa. As the narrative unfolds, Charlie's feelings for Conny deepen, creating a tension between duty and love, culminating in a humorous but dramatic exchange about the future. The complexity of family dynamics and the weight of social expectations set the stage for Charlie’s turbulent romantic journey intertwined with comedic misadventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jilted! Or, My Uncle's Scheme, Volume 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62585 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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