Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida
"Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories" by Ouida is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the character of Cecil Castlemaine, a striking beauty from a noble family, who, amidst political intrigue and personal pride, navigates societal expectations, romance, and loyalty to her cause. The stories feature themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of character, reflecting the author's flair for intricatecharacter portrayal and vivid settings. The opening of the collection introduces us to Cecil Castlemaine, the epitome of beauty and pride in her time, as she descends the grand staircase of her family estate, Lilliesford, during a politically charged era. Unmoved by the many suitors vying for her affection, Cecil's heart and ambitions are tied to the Tory cause she fervently supports. As the narrative unfolds, we see her transition from the vibrant life of London society to the solitude of her estate, where she broods over the political climate and her own unresolved feelings towards Sir Fulke Ravensworth, an envoy with whom she shares a compelling connection, setting the stage for the intertwining of personal and political stakes in her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
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| Title | Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Katherine Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37178 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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