Lucretia — Volume 02 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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"Lucretia — Volume 02" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story unfolds around the life of Lucretia Clavering, set against a backdrop of familial intrigue, social expectations, and personal ambition, as she navigates her relationships with various characters, including Sir Miles, Ardworth, and Vernon. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a day in the life of Sir Miles, who is preparing
for an audience with young Ardworth, presenting a formal yet cordial demeanor. Ardworth expresses his desire to join the army, revealing his aspirations amidst conversations about social expectations and family legacies. The narrative also foreshadows Lucretia's tumultuous feelings, particularly in her interactions with Mainwaring, underscoring the themes of love and betrayal as secrets and ambitions play a central role in the lives of the characters. As the plot develops, the tension between personal desires and societal obligations becomes increasingly pronounced, setting the stage for the impending conflicts that will shape their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lucretia — Volume 02 |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, English |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Crime -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7686 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 201 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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