| Author |
Wills, C. J. (Charles James), 1842-1912 |
| Title |
The Pit Town Coronet: A Family Mystery, Volume 3 (of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Sue Fleming, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"The Pit Town Coronet: A Family Mystery, Volume 3" by C. J. Wills is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Haggard family, particularly focusing on Reginald Haggard, his wife Georgie, and their sons, George and Lucius. As the narrative unfolds after a significant passage of time, it delves into themes of familial relationships, secrets, and inheritances, exploring the complexities that arise from intertwining legacies and hidden truths within the context of the English aristocracy. At the start of the book, we witness the aftermath of seventeen years for the Haggard family, revealing a blend of prosperity and personal struggles. Georgie Haggard is portrayed as an enduring figure of beauty and grace, while Reginald, now an established figure in his community and an heir to aristocratic titles, grapples with the implications of his family's complicated past. The narrative introduces his cousin Lucy Warrender, whose tragic life choices and dire circumstances come to light, leading to significant revelations that will impact the family's future. With a sense of mystery looming over the family, the opening chapters set the stage for a story rich in character development and the exploration of themes such as love, guilt, and the consequences of hidden truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42169 |
| Release Date |
Feb 23, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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