Fairy Fingers : A Novel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ritchie, Anna Cora Mowatt, 1819-1870.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Fairy Fingers" by Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds primarily in an ancient château in Brittany, focusing on the lives of Count Tristan de Gramont and his mother, the Countess Dowager de Gramont, along with their relatives and guests. The narrative revolves around themes of nobility, social expectations, and personal sacrifice, particularly through the character of Madeleine, who possesses a unique talent that elevates her within the household despite her low status. The opening portion introduces the characters through an intense conversation between the mother and son, highlighting their struggle between noble traditions and the necessity for economic stability. Count Tristan is contemplating a business venture in a new American railway company for financial viability, which greatly disturbs his mother. We also meet Madeleine, an orphaned relative living with them, who has been granted a place in the household but finds herself in a precarious position due to her charm and talents. As the family anticipates the return of young Maurice, changes in dynamics and potential love interests begin to emerge, setting the stage for the unfolding drama and intricate relationships that define the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-02-21