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_aHope, Anthony, _d1863-1933 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMr. Witt's Widow: A Frivolous Tale |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-12-10 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by eagkw, 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"Mr. Witt's Widow: A Frivolous Tale" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1912. It depicts the social dynamics and romantic entanglements of the Neston family following the engagement of Gerald Neston to Neaera Witt, a wealthy widow. Central to the plot is George Neston, Gerald’s cousin, whose discovery of a hidden past involving Neaera leads to tension and conflict within the family. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the Neston family and their newly elevated social standing due to the ascension of Lord Tottlebury, bringing the attention on Gerald Neston's courtship of Neaera Witt. As the opening unfolds during a dinner at Lord Tottlebury's house, George becomes increasingly intrigued by Neaera, whom he recognizes as a young woman he defended in a theft case many years ago. This revelation sparks a moral dilemma for George, compelling him to confront Neaera and ultimately decide whether to reveal her past to Gerald, a conflict that sets the stage for escalating tension and drama amongst the characters. The initial chapters establish the balance between romance and societal expectations, while hinting at deeper themes of identity and reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
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