The Baronet's Bride; Or, A Woman's Vengeance by May Agnes Fleming
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About this eBook
| Author | Fleming, May Agnes, 1840-1880 |
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| Title | The Baronet's Bride; Or, A Woman's Vengeance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Baronet's Bride; Or, A Woman's Vengeance" by May Agnes Fleming is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and vengeance, revolving around Sir Jasper Kingsland, a baronet whose life is marred by the consequences of his past romantic entanglements. As the narrative unfolds, themes of legacy, family loyalty, and retribution emerge, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of the characters’ intertwined destinies. At the start of the tale, Sir Jasper is consumed by anxiety as his wife, Lady Kingsland, lies gravely ill after childbirth. Daily life at Kingsland Court is steeped in a foreboding atmosphere, compounded by the arrival of the mysterious astrologer, Achmet, who reveals truths about Sir Jasper's past and prophecies concerning his newborn son. As the opening chapters progress, a long-buried secret resurfaces through the haunted presence of Zenith, a woman from Jasper's past, and her daughter Zara, who seeks vengeance for her family's wrongs. This initial setup promises an intricate web of drama centered on familial bonds and the haunting echoes of past decisions, suggesting rich developments and confrontations as the narrative moves forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15317 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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