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100 1 _aSpedon, Andrew Learmont,
_d1831-1884
245 1 4 _aThe Black-Sealed Letter :
_bOr, The Misfortunes of a Canadian Cockney.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
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 2006-06-06
508 _aE-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Black-Sealed Letter" by Andrew Learmont Spedon is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work depicts the intertwined lives of characters navigating the trials of love, societal expectations, and personal struggles in Victorian London and later in Canada. The story centers around Frederick Charlston, a young man grappling with his commitments and emotions toward Clara Hazledon, as well as the challenges that arise from their past, which complicates their future. At the start of the novel, the narrative sets a bustling scene in London during a chilly November evening in 1869. We are introduced to the Charlston family, who embody the ideal of a sober and industrious household. Tensions unfold with the arrival of Charles Holstrom, a friend of Frederick, bringing a mix of humor and boundaries to their lives. The narrative then reveals Frederick's secret engagement to Clara and the complications that arise from a prior indiscretion. Clara's struggles against societal judgment and her complex relationship with Frederick are highlighted, especially in light of Frederick's ambitious, yet reckless plans for emigration to Canada. The opening chapters skillfully set the stage for themes of love, betrayal, and the search for a better life, making it an evocative read for those interested in historical fiction entwined with personal drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanadian fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18514
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