The Bloundelle-Burton, John 1850-1917 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Land of Bondage: A Romance" by John Bloundelle-Burton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Gerald, Viscount St. Amande, whose tragic downward spiral from a well-to-do nobleman to a beggar is chronicled through his tumultuous relationships and the betrayals he faces. The themes of love, loss, and redemption appear central to the narrative, highlighting the downfall of a once-prominent figure against the harsh backdrop of societal expectations and personal failures. At the start of the narrative, the funeral of Gerald, Viscount St. Amande, sets a somber tone as he is interred at the public's expense, a stark contrast to his once lavish lifestyle. The opening chapters explore his past, depicting his reckless behavior, debauchery, and a conflicted romance with Louise Sheffield, which leads to familial estrangement and poverty. The plot thickens with the introduction of his long-lost son, Gerald, who survived his father's neglect and abuse, and is attempting to reclaim his rightful identity amidst swirling schemes involving other characters who conspire against him. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into the drama of deceit, societal hierarchy, and the quest for recognition and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-09-02 Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Library of the University of Illinois) Original publication data not identified Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction Inheritance and succession -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52957 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134224.0 52957