The gray wolf's daughter by Gertrude Warden

"The Gray Wolf's Daughter" by Gertrude Warden is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a tapestry of drama and intrigue, centering on the characters of Dr. Ernest Netherbridge, Lady Clare Cranstoun, and her husband, Sir Philip, as they navigate the tumultuous waters of personal conflicts, societal expectations, and hidden familial ties. The narrative examines themes of identity, love, and betrayal against the backdrop of Victorian society. At the start of the novel, we meet Dr. Netherbridge, a young physician struggling to gain acceptance in the sleepy town of Grayling. He is summoned to the estate of Sir Philip Cranstoun to tend to Lady Clare, who is deeply troubled and severely ill. The opening portion introduces Lady Clare as a beautiful but fragile woman burdened by her gypsy heritage and an oppressive marriage to Sir Philip. The circumstances surrounding her family's tragic past and her secret desire for freedom and reconciliation with her roots set the stage for a compelling tale of suspense. As events unfold, the looming sense of danger and Clare's desperate plea for help intertwine their fates with those of the doctor and the traditional expectations of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Warden, Gertrude, 1859-1925
Title The gray wolf's daughter
Original Publication New York: The Federal Book Company, 1894.
Credits an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Reading Level Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Blessing and cursing -- Fiction
Subject Romanies -- Fiction
Subject Families -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 73734
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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