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_aTaylor, Mary Imlay, _d1878-1938 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe house of the wizard |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-02-27 | ||
| 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 House of the Wizard" by M. Imlay Taylor is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the reign of King Henry VIII and centers on the Carew family of Devon, particularly Mistress Betty Carew, as she navigates the complexities of court life and her role amid political intrigue and personal struggles. The narrative hints at themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the challenging position of women in a patriarchal society. The opening of the novel introduces the affluent Carew family living in a grand estate during a turbulent time in English history. It begins on Shrove Tuesday in 1535, showcasing a vibrant scene of hospitality as Sir William Carew and his guest, Master Raleigh, witness a tragic event involving Sir Thomas Carew, William's brother, who dies in a drunken accident. This incident sets off a chain reaction leading to the introduction of Betty, an orphaned cousin, who is brought into the Carew household. The chapter hints at her emerging beauty and strong-willed character, suggesting that her journey will involve encounters with the tumultuous court and enigmatic figures such as the wizard, while foreshadowing the personal sacrifices she will need to make as she finds her place amid the royal intrigues surrounding her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: A. C . McClurg & Company, 1899 |
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| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Fiction | ||
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