The Flight of Georgiana: A Story of Love and Peril in England in 1746 by Stephens
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| Author | Stephens, Robert Neilson, 1867-1906 |
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| Illustrator | Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.), 1868-1922 |
| LoC No. | 05028005 |
| Title | The Flight of Georgiana: A Story of Love and Peril in England in 1746 |
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| Summary | "The Flight of Georgiana: A Story of Love and Peril in England in 1746" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Georgiana Foxwell, a young lady returning to her family estate after an education away from home, as well as the complicated dynamics with her uncle, Mr. Foxwell, and the tension surrounding local figures like Squire Thornby. The book weaves themes of love, social conflict, and danger during a tumultuous period in English history. At the start of the story, we are introduced to various characters that set the stage for the unfolding drama. A gentleman's servant arrives at an inn, revealing the imminent return of his master, Mr. Foxwell, and his niece, Georgiana. Their arrival is contrasted with the unsettled atmosphere in the town, where discussions about the repercussions of recent uprisings hint at the underlying tension of the era. As conversations reveal personal histories and social rivalries, the narrative builds anticipation for Georgiana's homecoming, her relationship with her uncle, and the inevitable conflicts that will arise, suggesting that her return may not be the peaceful reunion she hopes for. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56364 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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