Kathleen's Diamonds; or, She Loved a Handsome Actor by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
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| Author | Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs., 1850-1937 |
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| Title | Kathleen's Diamonds; or, She Loved a Handsome Actor |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Kathleen's Diamonds; or, She Loved a Handsome Actor" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around Kathleen Carew, a beautiful young heiress grappling with the shadows of her past, marked by the tragic suicide of her mother and the complex dynamics with her stepmother, Mrs. Carew. As Kathleen navigates societal expectations and her romantic entanglement with the handsome actor Ralph Chainey, she faces trials that threaten to unravel her very existence. At the start of this dramatic tale, the narrative takes a somber turn as it reveals the suicide of Kathleen's mother, setting the stage for Kathleen's tumultuous life. Sixteen years later, Kathleen is depicted as a romantic, yearning for a connection with the handsome stranger who once saved her life. The opening portrays her internal struggles and the control her stepmother exerts over her, particularly regarding her feelings for the actor. This tension builds as Kathleen decides to defy her stepmother’s wishes, leading her to a series of choices that dramatically alter the course of her life. The blend of romance, tension, and impending tragedy creates a gripping setup that invites readers to delve deeper into Kathleen’s journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44819 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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