02334cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500260015026400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250800720039352012900046553400450175565300230180065300710182370000540189485600430194899900170199139137UtSlPG20260610133909.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWeyman, Stanley John,d1855-192810aShrewsbury: A Romance 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-03-14  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books  a"Shrewsbury: A Romance" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a rich historical context, focusing on the life and experiences of a young protagonist who navigates love, aspiration, and societal challenges in a period marked by political strife and personal ambition. Central to the narrative is the character of Richard Longface, who becomes infatuated with a beautiful, enigmatic maid named Dorinda, whose background and aspirations draw the protagonist into a web of both love and deception.  The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Richard Longface, who reflects on his early life and the circumstances leading to his involvement with his noble patron, the Duke of Shrewsbury. As Richard recounts his upbringing and schooling, he provides insights into his character development, including his naive romantic feelings toward Dorinda, who works in the household. Their relationship unfolds amidst the backdrop of social class distinctions and personal ambitions, capturing the tension between their different worlds. This early portion sets the stage for a layered narrative that promises intrigue, emotional conflict, and a vivid exploration of love's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aGreat Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702 -- Fiction1 aShepperson, Claude A.q(Claude Allin),d1867-192140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39137  c79976d79976