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100	1		_aBloundelle-Burton, John, _d1850-1917
245	1	4	_aThe Land of Bondage: A Romance
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-09-02
508			_aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Library of the University of Illinois)
520			_a"The Land of Bondage: A Romance" by John Bloundelle-Burton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Gerald, Viscount St. Amande, whose tragic downward spiral from a well-to-do nobleman to a beggar is chronicled through his tumultuous relationships and the betrayals he faces. The themes of love, loss, and redemption appear central to the narrative, highlighting the downfall of a once-prominent figure against the harsh backdrop of societal expectations and personal failures. At the start of the narrative, the funeral of Gerald, Viscount St. Amande, sets a somber tone as he is interred at the public's expense, a stark contrast to his once lavish lifestyle. The opening chapters explore his past, depicting his reckless behavior, debauchery, and a conflicted romance with Louise Sheffield, which leads to familial estrangement and poverty. The plot thickens with the introduction of his long-lost son, Gerald, who survived his father's neglect and abuse, and is attempting to reclaim his rightful identity amidst swirling schemes involving other characters who conspire against him. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into the drama of deceit, societal hierarchy, and the quest for recognition and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
653			_aInheritance and succession -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52957
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