The Lady of the Isle : or, the Island Princess by Southworth
"The Lady of the Isle; or, The Island Princess" by Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworth is a romantic novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative begins with a wedding day, filled with anticipation and excitement, that quickly turns into turmoil, centering around the beautiful Estelle Morelle and Lord Montressor, her intended groom. The story is set against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal struggles, hinting at themes of love,
betrayal, and redemption. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Estelle as she prepares for her wedding day. The serene atmosphere filled with floral celebrations soon shifts as tension mounts, and a secret from Estelle's past is poised to disrupt her impending nuptials. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for a dramatic tale of love, societal pressures, and deep personal turmoil, showcasing Estelle's melancholy nature and her history, which looms over her happiness. As events unfold, the reader is drawn into the complexities of her relationships and the consequences of past choices, setting the stage for a conflict that challenges the characters' hearts and morals alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899 |
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| Title | The Lady of the Isle : or, the Island Princess |
| Original Publication | United States: T. B. Peterson & Brothers, 1886. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75497 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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