The Barr, Amelia E. 1831-1919 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Maid of Maiden Lane" by Amelia E. Barr is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This sequel to "The Bow of Orange Ribbon" centers around the character Cornelia Moran and explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the political climate of early American society, particularly in the context of the aftermath of British rule and the influence of the French Revolution. At the start of the novel, the reader is drawn into the vibrant atmosphere of New York in 1791, a city experiencing a resurgence in pride and identity post-revolution. We meet Cornelia Moran, who has just returned from a Moravian school, and her budding romance with Lieutenant Joris Hyde unfolds amid rich descriptions of the city's landscape and political tensions. The opening chapters introduce key characters, including Cornelia’s father, Dr. John Moran, and Joris's family, framing the story within a backdrop of love, societal divisions, and personal duty as debates about the nation's capital and cultural identity intertwine with the characters' lives. The dynamics of their interactions hint at conflicts between familial loyalty, personal ambition, and romantic desire, setting the stage for further developments in their relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Sequel to: The Bow of Orange Ribbon. Release date is 2004-05-01 Etext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Love stories New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5757 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5757 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133143.0 5757