02227cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450040001642640051002043000047002553360026003023370026003283380036003545000031003905080043004215201321004645340045017856530036018308560042018669990017019089763UtSlPG20260610133235.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aAlice, or the Mysteries — Book 01 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-01-01  aProduced by Dagny; and by David Widger  a"Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 01" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The opening chapters introduce us to the serene life of Lady Vargrave and her daughter, Evelyn, who reside in a secluded cottage in Devonshire. The narrative paints a vivid picture of their tranquil existence, interwoven with themes of love, duty, and the weight of familial expectations, especially as Evelyn grapples with the idea of marrying Lord Vargrave, a man she does not love.  The beginning of the novel sets a reflective tone, establishing relationships between Lady Vargrave, her elderly friend Mrs. Leslie, and the youthful and vibrant Evelyn. Lady Vargrave expresses her trepidations about an impending marriage proposal for Evelyn from Lord Vargrave, who is described as ambitious and possibly heartless. As the tension in family responsibilities heightens, Evelyn, a delicate and spirited young woman, seeks both her mother’s love and affirmation as she navigates the complexities of her affections and the societal pressure of her betrothal. The early chapters establish the foundational conflicts of the narrative—internal struggles with self-identity and societal roles, making it a character-driven exploration of human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9763  c51384d51384