All But Lost: A Novel. Vol. 2 of 3

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"All But Lost: A Novel. Vol. 2 of 3" by G. A. Henty is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on Frank Maynard, who has recently returned from travels abroad and is navigating the complexities of love, particularly with Katie O'Byrne, the cousin of his friend Teddy Drake. As Frank engages in life in Staffordshire, he experiences the social dynamics of family gatherings, flirtation, and evolving relationships. The opening of the second volume begins with Frank receiving a letter from Teddy Drake, inviting him to attend a wedding in the Drake family. Frank's arrival at Stoke-on-Trent is filled with excitement as he reunites with old friends and meets Teddy's family, including his lively sisters and cousin Katie. The interactions reveal Frank's growing affections for Katie, as he teases and engages in lighthearted banter with her. As the narrative unfolds, the reader sees glimpses of Frank's intent to pursue a deeper connection with Katie while balancing his social interactions with the family and preparing for the upcoming wedding festivities. This sets the stage for conflicting emotions and a potential romance that will develop further throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Brian Wilsden 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: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-12-26