Allworth Abbey by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
"Allworth Abbey" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of mystery and tragedy set against the backdrop of a historical estate steeped in dark secrets. The story revolves around Lord Leaton’s family, particularly focusing on their daughter Agatha and the recently returned niece Eudora, whose arrival coincides with a series of unsettling events, including sudden deaths that call into question herinnocence. The opening of the novel introduces the grand and foreboding Allworth Abbey, revealing its rich history and current family dynamics. As Lord Leaton lives in bliss with his family, tragedy strikes with the death of his brother in India, leading to the arrival of Eudora, the heiress-presumptive. Tensions rise when Agatha's health declines and ultimately leads to accusations of poisoning that loom ominously over Eudora, as well as her perceived connection with the tragic fates of her uncle and cousin. The narrative sets up a gripping atmosphere of suspense, uncertainty, and the struggle for truth amidst familial betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899 |
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| LoC No. | 12038901 |
| Title | Allworth Abbey |
| Original Publication | United States: T. B. Peterson & Brothers,1865. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69675 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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