A Changed Heart: A Novel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fleming, May Agnes, 1840-1880

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Changed Heart" by May Agnes Fleming is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the foggy coastal town of Speckport, introducing readers to a society filled with various characters, including the ambitious Miss Jeannette McGregor, who hosts a bustling soirée. The narrative hints at themes of social status and romantic entanglements, focusing on the lives and relationships of the town's elite, particularly that of the captivating Nathalie Marsh and her interactions with gentlemanly figures like Captain Cavendish and Charley Marsh. At the start of the novel, readers are immersed in the lively atmosphere of Miss McGregor's gathering on a foggy evening. As guests arrive, the scene is filled with chatter, laughter, and the excitement surrounding a series of tableaux performances that involve the local youth. We meet various characters, including the talkative Miss Jo Blake, who has a penchant for gossip, and the charming Captain Cavendish, who has remarkable interest in Nathalie. The interactions serve to establish social dynamics and hint at potential romantic conflicts, setting the stage for a rich narrative focused on love, ambition, and the complexities of life in Speckport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Brenda Lewis, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-12-20