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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aDavis, Foxcroft,
_d1860-1916
245 1 0 _aMrs. Darrell
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 2014-11-17
508 _aProduced by Giovanni Fini, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Mrs. Darrell" by Foxcroft Davis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a historical backdrop where the social dynamics of Washington, D.C., are explored through the experiences of young British officers, particularly Captains Reginald Darrell and Hugh Pelham. As they navigate the intricacies of American society, the novel primarily focuses on Elizabeth Brandon, the daughter of a former Confederate general, highlighting themes of love, societal expectations, and personal growth. The opening portion of the novel establishes a vivid scene at a charity ball, where Darrell and Pelham first encounter Elizabeth Brandon alongside her father, General Brandon. The men are captivated by Elizabeth’s beauty and composure, which sets the stage for the evolving relationships between the characters. As the ball progresses, Elizabeth's enchanting presence and her interactions with the two officers illustrate her charm and the distinct cultural differences she embodies. The narrative hints at the romantic tensions that will develop, alongside Elizabeth's struggle to find her place within the expectations of both American and British society, as well as her deepening connections with Darrell and Pelham. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarriage -- Fiction
653 _aWashington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aPotts, William Sherman,
_d1876-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47378
999 _c88217
_d88217