Daisy Brooks; Or, A Perilous Love by Laura Jean Libbey
"Daisy Brooks; Or, A Perilous Love" by Laura Jean Libbey is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Daisy Brooks, a young girl with a humble background, and her tumultuous relationship with Rex Lyon, a wealthy young man, intertwined with themes of class disparity, jealousy, and love. As the characters navigate their challenges, the narrative showcases the trials faced by Daisy, especially from the haughty heiressPluma Hurlhurst, whose relationship with Rex complicates matters. The opening of the novel sets an anxious tone, introducing the return of Basil Hurlhurst with his new bride on a stormy night at Whitestone Hall. Tension mounts as his daughter, Pluma, exhibits a fierce and rebellious nature towards her father's new wife—hinting at future conflicts. Meanwhile, Daisy Brooks is introduced as a hardworking girl living under the care of her Uncle John and Aunt Septima. The narrative quickly transitions to Daisy's first encounter with Rex, which blossoms despite the looming external pressures and social hierarchies that threaten their budding romance. The dramatic backdrop of both characters' circumstances foreshadows a struggle for love in the face of societal expectations and personal ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Libbey, Laura Jean, 1862-1924 |
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| Title | Daisy Brooks; Or, A Perilous Love |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30137 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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