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The Girl From His Town

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Van Vorst, Marie, 1867-1936
Contributor:
Cootes, F. Graham
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"The Girl From His Town" by Marie Van Vorst is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dan Blair, a charming and wealthy young man from Blairtown, Montana, who has recently inherited a fortune from his father. As he navigates high society in England, he becomes entwined with two significant women: the sophisticated Duchess of Breakwater and the aspiring singer Letty Lane. The interaction between Dan and these characters promises themes of love, societal expectations, and the clash between different worlds. The opening of the novel introduces Dan Blair as he arrives at the estate of the Galoreys, where he is welcomed into the elite circles of English nobility. His cheerful demeanor, simplicity, and the contrast between his Western background and the aristocratic environment around him create a lively dynamic. We see Dan's excitement about the social scene, as well as his growing fascination with the Duchess. However, he also carries an emotional connection to Letty Lane, a talented singer from his hometown, which complicates his feelings as he tries to reconcile his past with the allure of his new life. The stage is set for an exploration of his character and the romantic entanglements that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Notes:
Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Release date is 2011-08-03

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