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100 1 _aLe Fanu, Joseph Sheridan,
_d1814-1873
245 1 0 _aWilling to Die: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-15
508 _aProduced by Heather Clark, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Willing to Die: A Novel" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ethel Ware, a woman reflecting on her past experiences, particularly surrounding her family dynamics and the introduction of significant figures into her life, such as a mysterious governess and the ominous stranger Mr. Droqville. The narrative promises a blend of personal introspection and the unveiling of secrets that may affect Ethel's life moving forward. The opening of the novel introduces Ethel Ware as she describes her life and thoughts candidly, establishing her contemplative nature. We learn about her childhood experiences, particularly a haunting encounter that forms a lasting impression. Ethel's present-day life at Malory is characterized by the arrival of a new governess, Laura Grey, and a peculiar neighbor, Mr. Carmel, who brings both intrigue and a hint of foreboding. Their interactions set the stage for the unfolding drama, with Ethel displaying a strong will against external pressures, particularly the unsettling presence of Mr. Droqville. The chapter lays the groundwork for deeper themes of authority, independence, and the complexities of human relationships that will likely develop as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34662
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