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100 1 _aHamilton, John A.
_q(John Arthur),
_d1845-
245 1 4 _aThe MS. in a Red Box
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-06
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The MS. in a Red Box" by John A. Hamilton is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins in May 1627 in Axholme, England, during a tumultuous time when the threats posed by a Dutchman named Cornelius Vermuijden are weighing heavily on the common folk. The story follows the young protagonist, Frank Vavasour, who is caught between his burgeoning feelings for the mysterious Mistress Goel and his father's legal battles against Vermuijden's ambitious plans to drain the lands. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Frank's carefree riding through a beautiful spring day, overwhelmed by the joy of news that his father has triumphed in court against Vermuijden. However, his day takes a dramatic turn when he intervenes to protect a young woman who is being threatened by a group of men. This woman turns out to be Mistress Goel, the daughter of a displaced doctor, and their encounter sets off a series of events that entwines romance with danger, as Frank must navigate the brewing conflict in the Isle while grappling with his emotions and familial obligations. The opening establishes a vibrant and intricate world where personal and political tensions clash, hinting at the dual nature of love and duty that will arise throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAxholme, Isle of (England) -- History -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35778
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