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100 1 _aSeawell, Molly Elliot,
_d1860-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Last Duchess of Belgarde
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-22
508 _aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
520 _a"The Last Duchess of Belgarde" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Trimousette, the granddaughter of the formidable Countess of Floramour, who ponders her upcoming marriage to the flamboyant Duke of Belgarde. Set against the backdrop of a turbulent France, the novel encapsulates themes of love, innocence, and the trials faced by aristocrats amidst the demands of society and revolution. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Trimousette, a shy and pensive young woman embroidering in her grandmother's garden while daydreaming about her future with the Duke of Belgarde. Trimousette's humble demeanor contrasts sharply with her aspirations for a glamorous life as a duchess, where she hopes to win the heart of the seemingly libertine duke, despite her grandmother’s concerns about his wild ways. As she daydreams about their life together, her brother Victor playfully warns her of the duke’s notorious reputation. Their conversation foreshadows the intertwined fates of the characters as the narrative unfolds, hinting at the complexities of love and duty that will be further explored throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
653 _aHusband and wife -- Fiction
653 _aAristocracy (Social class) -- France -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66592
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