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100 1 _aAlexander, Mrs.,
_d1825-1902
245 1 0 _aKate Vernon: A Tale. Vol. 1 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-11-13
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Kate Vernon: A Tale. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. Alexander is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds against a backdrop of societal change and military life, centering around the experiences of Captain Fred Egerton as he navigates a military posting, romantic interests, and social interactions in a town marked by class tensions. The main character's fascination with a mysterious lady at a ball sets the stage for a narrative steeped in themes of love, identity, and social standing. The opening of the novel introduces a dreary autumn in a town heavily impacted by economic difficulty, wherein Captain Egerton and his fellow officers find themselves out of their element among the local manufacturing society. Amidst an unenthusiastic gathering, the captain becomes enchanted by a striking young woman at a ball, who exudes a natural grace that sets her apart from her companions. Their connection begins when he mistakenly believes they know each other, sparking a lively dialogue filled with playful deception and heartfelt exploration. This chance meeting leads Egerton to pursue her, determined to uncover her identity and the deeper connection they might share, all while navigating the complications of social class and personal ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47338
999 _c88177
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