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100 1 _aBosboom-Toussaint, A. L. G.
_q(Anna Louisa Geertruida),
_d1812-1886
240 1 0 _aMajoor Frans. English
245 1 0 _aMajor Frank
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-12-05
508 _aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Jeroen Hellingman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Major Frank" by A. L. G. Bosboom-Toussaint is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Leopold van Zonshoven, a man who unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune from a long-lost aunt, contingent upon him marrying her chosen granddaughter, Francis Mordaunt. The opening chapters set the stage for a tale of mixed fortunes, family intrigue, and the complexities of relationships amidst societal expectations. The beginning of "Major Frank" unfolds through a letter from Sir Leopold van Zonshoven, revealing his astonishment at suddenly becoming wealthy while also lamenting his prior struggles. He seeks advice from his friend, barrister William Verheyst, particularly concerning the unexpected condition that he must marry Francis, whom he has never met. An anonymous letter hints at potential complications ahead, foreshadowing a challenging journey for Leopold as he navigates the waters of familial relationships, societal expectations, and his burgeoning feelings toward the spirited Francis, dubbed "Major Frank" for her eccentricities. The narrative is rich with humor and social commentary as well as the dichotomy between wealth and personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDutch fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aAkeroyd, James
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27425
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