The Riddell, J. H., Mrs. 1832-1906 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Earl's Promise: A Novel, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. J. H. Riddell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book primarily delves into the life of a small Irish town named Kingslough and introduces its inhabitants, particularly focusing on young Nettie O'Hara as she goes missing under mysterious circumstances. The narrative seems to explore themes of social class, romance, and the consequences of familial and societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in Kingslough, a quaint yet dull town in Ulster, where daily life is punctuated by festive occasions, giving way to stillness and monotony. The story begins with a sense of foreboding as Nettie O'Hara disappears, prompting concern among her relatives and neighbors. Characters are introduced, including Mrs. Hartley, who dismisses the alarm surrounding Nettie's absence, and Miss Riley, Nettie's elderly relative who fears for her well-being. The tension escalates as townsfolk speculate about Nettie's fate, with whispers of possible elopement or dire misfortune concerning her connection to a questionable character, Mr. Daniel Brady. This opening chapter effectively builds intrigue around Nettie’s disappearance and sets the stage for exploring the intricacies of personal relationships against the backdrop of social constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-05-13 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: Tinsley Brothers, 1873 City and town life -- Fiction Landlord and tenant -- Fiction Mate selection -- Fiction Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Fiction PR United Kingdom: Tinsley Brothers, 1873 https://archive.org/details/earlspromisenove01ridd https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70755 https://archive.org/details/earlspromisenove01ridd https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70755 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134633.0 70755