02365cam a22003013u 4500 34662 UtSlPG 20260610133806.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873 Willing to Die: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-15 Produced by Heather Clark, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Willing to Die: A Novel" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ethel Ware, a woman reflecting on her past experiences, particularly surrounding her family dynamics and the introduction of significant figures into her life, such as a mysterious governess and the ominous stranger Mr. Droqville. The narrative promises a blend of personal introspection and the unveiling of secrets that may affect Ethel's life moving forward. The opening of the novel introduces Ethel Ware as she describes her life and thoughts candidly, establishing her contemplative nature. We learn about her childhood experiences, particularly a haunting encounter that forms a lasting impression. Ethel's present-day life at Malory is characterized by the arrival of a new governess, Laura Grey, and a peculiar neighbor, Mr. Carmel, who brings both intrigue and a hint of foreboding. Their interactions set the stage for the unfolding drama, with Ethel displaying a strong will against external pressures, particularly the unsettling presence of Mr. Droqville. The chapter lays the groundwork for deeper themes of authority, independence, and the complexities of human relationships that will likely develop as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34662 75508 75508