Miss Hildreth: A Novel, Volume 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Grasse Stevens, A. (Augusta), 1852-1894.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Miss Hildreth: A Novel, Volume 1" by Augusta de Grasse Stevens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Patricia Hildreth, a captivating young woman whose past romantic entanglements and recent heartache lead her to rekindle feelings for Philip Tremain, a young barrister who once adored her. Their complex relationship, shaped by previous misunderstandings and the passage of time, sets the stage for themes of love, pride, and the societal expectations of their era. The opening of the novel introduces us to a pivotal letter from Patricia to Philip, inviting him back into her life after her engagement has fallen apart. Philip, surprised yet contemplative, reflects on their shared history and his lingering affection for her, despite the pain caused by her previous abandonment. The narrative then delves into Philip's memories of their youthful romance in a conservative small town and the trials they faced that led to their separation. As the plot unfolds, the emotional turmoil between past loves, new relationships, and the shadows of their choices becomes evident, foreshadowing the tension that will arise when they meet again. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-08-07