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100 1 _aSouthworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte,
_d1819-1899
245 1 0 _aLove's labor won
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
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 2022-07-25
508 _aDemian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
520 _a"Love's Labor Won" by Mrs. E.D.E.N. Southworth is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of early American society, the story centers around the captivating and beautiful Marguerite De Lancie as she navigates the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal ambition in a world filled with influential figures, events, and romantic pursuits. The narrative promises a blend of drama, romance, and the exploration of rich character dynamics. The opening of the story introduces us to Marguerite De Lancie during a memorable social event in Philadelphia, where she is the object of admiration due to her striking beauty and musical talent. Esteemed guests, including foreign ambassadors and local gentlemen, are spellbound by her presence and artistry at the harp. The scene sets the stage for her interactions with characters like the earnest suitor Lord William Daw and the poised but proud Philip Helmstedt, foreshadowing the entangled relationships and emotional struggles that will develop as the story unfolds. Marguerite's complex character, marked by both personal pride and vulnerability, offers a compelling start to her journey through love, societal pressures, and self-discovery in an evolving America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Street & Smith, 1919
653 _aWashington (D.C.) -- Fiction
653 _aElopement -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:646739
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68610
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