TY - BOOK AU - Reid,Mayne TI - Gwen Wynn: A Romance of the Wye AV - PZ PY - 2011/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction KW - Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction KW - Cats -- Juvenile fiction KW - Murder -- Juvenile fiction KW - Jealousy -- Juvenile fiction KW - Abduction -- Juvenile fiction KW - Heroes -- Juvenile fiction KW - Kidnapping victims -- Juvenile fiction KW - Strangers -- Juvenile fiction KW - Suicide -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2011-02-07; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Gwen Wynn: A Romance of the Wye" by Captain Mayne Reid is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Gwendoline Wynn, a spirited young heiress known for her beauty and independence, living in the scenic English countryside near the Wye River. The novel sets the stage for an unfolding romance and the complexities of her life, particularly involving her relationships with her companion Eleanor Lees and the dashing Captain Vivian Ryecroft, who becomes captivated by her. The opening portion of the narrative paints a picturesque river scene where Gwen Wynn enjoys her freedom while boating on the Wye. We learn about her character through her interactions with her companion, Eleanor, and her candid thoughts about romance and societal expectations. As they prepare for a row on the river, Gwen's playful yet reflective nature comes to light, foreshadowing deeper themes of longing and attraction. Amidst their idyllic excursion, tension arises when they encounter rough men on the river, leading to a thrilling moment as Captain Ryecroft appears to rescue them from potential danger. This sets up a compelling romantic tension between Gwen and Ryecroft, suggesting an adventurous blend of romance and peril that drives the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35196 ER -