02391cam a22003133u 4500 7626 UtSlPG 20260610133210.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 Devereux — Volume 03 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devereux_(novel) Release date is 2005-03-01 This eBook was produced by Dagny, and David Widger "Devereux — Volume 03" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative centers on the character Morton Devereux, who finds himself navigating the complexities of love, honor, and family dynamics amidst societal expectations and personal ambitions. In this volume, Morton is faced with a secret marriage to Isora and a newly inherited family conflict over his uncle's will, which unexpectedly favors his brother Gerald. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Morton's emotional and moral dilemmas. It begins with a philosophical reflection on fate and necessity, illustrated through an analogy involving flies caught in a spider's web. Morton has recently recuperated from an injury and married Isora in private to protect her honor, but is now faced with the challenge of revealing this union to his family, particularly to his uncle, who is unaware of their marriage. The text then shifts focus to the implications of his uncle’s death and the questionable will that leaves the family estate to Gerald, suggesting a potential deception that Morton feels compelled to investigate. Thus, the initial chapters establish high stakes for Morton, blending romantic aspiration with impending familial conflict that promises to further complicate his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7626 49615 49615