Mystery and Confidence: A Tale. Vol. 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pinchard, Elizabeth Sibthorpe

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mystery and Confidence: A Tale. Vol. 1" by Elizabeth Sibthorpe Pinchard is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the picturesque village of Llanwyllan in North Wales, centering around the lives of Ellen Powis and her friends as they navigate themes of love, friendship, and social class. The arrival of a mysterious traveler named Mordaunt introduces new dynamics to their tranquil existence, stirring emotions and tensions with the potential for romantic entanglements. The opening of the novel presents a picturesque rural setting where Farmer Powis lives with his daughter, Ellen, who is depicted as kind-hearted and intelligent. The narrative begins with a weary traveler named Mordaunt seeking rest at their farmhouse, leading to an exchange that hints at his noble demeanor despite his humble appearance. During their conversations, Mordaunt's admiration for Ellen becomes evident, while fleeting references to another young man named Charles Ross introduce an element of romantic tension. As the story progresses, Ellen's character is fleshed out-revealing her aspirations for knowledge and her struggles with the conventions of her societal role. The relationships among the characters become increasingly nuanced, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of love and societal expectations in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mark C. Orton, 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: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-01-13