The Missing Bride

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Missing Bride" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The story begins with the tale of Luckenough Manor and its youngest heiress, Edith Lance, amid the tensions and disruptions of the War of 1812. It intertwines themes of bravery, societal expectations, and the consequences of war, focusing on characters such as Commodore Nickolas Waugh, Edith, and the ruthless British soldier Thorg. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the serene yet tumultuous setting of Luckenough Manor and its inhabitants. Commodore Waugh, the estate's owner, has taken Edith, his orphaned grandniece, under his wing. As war threatens their peaceful lives, panic ensues among the community, leading to preparations for a hasty retreat. The narrative swiftly escalates as Edith decides to remain behind to safeguard their home, revealing her undaunted spirit. It captures her sheer resolve as she confronts imminent danger while grappling with her feelings about family, loyalty, and love, laying the groundwork for an emotional journey that is bound to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-12-20