The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I by Sophia Reeve
"The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I" by Sophia Reeve is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds the dramatic lives of several characters, particularly focusing on Captain Howard and his nephew Frederick, against a backdrop of naval life, personal loss, and the intertwining destinies of characters like Henry St. Ledger and Lady Corbet. With themes of pride, friendship, and the complexities of love, the narrative explores how past choiceshaunt the present. At the start of the novel, the narrative's tone is set with a philosophical discussion about human pride and its implications, introduced through Frederick Howard's critique of a prideful fellow officer. The appearance of a distressed youth named Henry St. Ledger interrupts their conversation as he implores Frederick and Lieutenant Harland for protection. Howard's compassionate response to Henry’s plight conveys his benevolent nature, revealing his generous character and background. As events unfold aboard the Argo, secrets and emotional histories begin to intertwine, leaving the reader intrigued about St. Ledger's true identity and the connections between the other prominent characters, including Captain Howard's hidden wounds from the past and his longing for a lost love, Ellenor. This foundational chapter sets the stage for a multifaceted exploration of relationships and the impact of legacy on personal destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reeve, Sophia |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33973 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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