In Trust: The Story of a Lady and Her Lover by Mrs. Oliphant
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"In Trust: The Story of a Lady and Her Lover" by M. O. W. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Anne Mountford, who finds herself in a conflict with her father over her love for a man he deems unsuitable. This conflict sets the stage for exploring themes of familial duty, societal expectations, and individual desire. At the start of the narrative, we are
introduced to the tense relationship between Anne and her father, Mr. Mountford, who vehemently opposes her feelings for Mr. Douglas, a lawyer of questionable lineage. Anne stands resolute in her affection, rejecting her father's arguments and threats to disinherit her. The opening portrays their fiery exchange, revealing Anne's strong will and independence against her father's rigid views. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that their family dynamics are complicated by Anne's struggle for agency and her desire for a future that aligns with her heart, setting the stage for a rich exploration of love amidst societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | In Trust: The Story of a Lady and Her Lover |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64888 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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