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100 1 _aYonge, Charlotte M.
_q(Charlotte Mary),
_d1823-1901
245 1 4 _aThe Dove in the Eagle's Nest
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
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 2002-03-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1890 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price
520 _a"The Dove in the Eagle's Nest" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the late 19th century, reflecting on the complexities of life in 15th century Germany. The narrative focuses primarily on the story of Christina Sorel, a young girl who is raised in a cultured environment by her uncle and aunt but is forced to leave her home to care for a sick lady at a rough castle named Adlerstein. The opening of the book introduces readers to a richly detailed setting filled with artistic expressions, from the descriptions of workshop intricacies to the historical backdrop of power struggles among German nobles. Christina's tender and delicate character contrasts sharply with the harsh realities of her new home, where she encounters brutal and coarse influences. As she arrives at the castle, she finds herself within an environment that starkly contrasts her sheltered upbringing, revealing the challenges she will face as she navigates her duty to care for the frail Ermentrude, the castle's mistress. The dynamic among the characters, particularly the tension between her noble lineage and her father’s brutish nature, establishes a compelling narrative of duty, compassion, and cultural clash. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aMaximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, 1459-1519
653 _aHoly Roman Empire -- History -- Maximilian I, 1493-1519 -- Fiction
653 _aEmperors -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3139
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