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100 1 _aBraddon, M. E.
_q(Mary Elizabeth),
_d1835-1915
245 1 0 _aLucius Davoren; or, Publicans and sinners, vol. 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-04-16
508 _aBob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Lucius Davoren; or, Publicans and Sinners, vol. 3" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the mid to late 19th century. The story appears to focus on themes of love, mystery, personal sacrifice, and the haunting consequences of the past, with Lucius Davoren and his circle, including Geoffrey Hossack, Janet, and Lucille, as central figures. The drama unfolds amidst romantic struggles, emotional turmoil, hidden crimes, and the quest for justice—likely offering readers a blend of domestic intrigue and suspense. The opening of the novel alternates between two storylines: Geoffrey Hossack's discontented attendance at a country garden party, which soon shifts to a joyful reunion with Janet and her daughter Flossie in a peaceful village, and Lucius Davoren's anxious efforts to protect Lucille and her grandfather within the mysterious confines of Cedar House. Geoffrey's deep longing for Janet and the uncertain fate of her husband drive their conversation, revealing lingering doubts and emotional obstacles. Meanwhile, Lucius navigates a labyrinth of suspicion, past violence, and unresolved secrets as he investigates threats and strange happenings in the old house, including mysterious visitors and possible plots against the family. Throughout these opening chapters, the narrative weaves together romantic yearning, the shadows of former crimes, and persistent questions about loyalty and truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John Maxwell and Co., 1873
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aDomestic fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/luciusdavorenorp01brad
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75877
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