The Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte 1819-1899 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Missing Bride" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The story begins with the tale of Luckenough Manor and its youngest heiress, Edith Lance, amid the tensions and disruptions of the War of 1812. It intertwines themes of bravery, societal expectations, and the consequences of war, focusing on characters such as Commodore Nickolas Waugh, Edith, and the ruthless British soldier Thorg. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the serene yet tumultuous setting of Luckenough Manor and its inhabitants. Commodore Waugh, the estate’s owner, has taken Edith, his orphaned grandniece, under his wing. As war threatens their peaceful lives, panic ensues among the community, leading to preparations for a hasty retreat. The narrative swiftly escalates as Edith decides to remain behind to safeguard their home, revealing her undaunted spirit. It captures her sheer resolve as she confronts imminent danger while grappling with her feelings about family, loyalty, and love, laying the groundwork for an emotional journey that is bound to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-12-20 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14382 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14382 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133334.0 14382