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100 1 _aCollins, Wilkie,
_d1824-1889
245 1 0 _aMiss or Mrs.?
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-22
508 _aProduced by James Rusk and David Widger
520 _a"Miss or Mrs.?" by Wilkie Collins is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, which explores themes of love, social conventions, and the complexities of marriage during the Victorian era. The narrative introduces a vibrant cast of characters, including the young and beautiful Natalie Graybrooke and her potential suitor Richard Turlington, who seems much more invested in the idea of marrying Natalie for social standing than for genuine affection. The opening of the novel establishes a leisurely cruise on Richard Turlington's yacht, with several key characters on board, including Natalie's father, Sir Joseph Graybrooke, and her medical companion, Launcelot Linzie. As the narrative unfolds, tension begins to brew around Richard’s growing attachment to Natalie, alongside hints of a deeper connection between her and Launcelot. Through witty dialogues and strategic signals sent between Natalie and Launcelot, Collins teases themes of forbidden love and societal constraints, setting the stage for a conflict that will challenge the characters' desires against the expectations placed upon them. This balance of romantic entanglement and social scrutiny invites readers into a captivating exploration of youth, beauty, and the impersonal nature of marriage, inviting reflection on the true essence of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aDetective and mystery stories, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1621
999 _c43737
_d43737