"Farewell" by William Henry Stacpoole
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| Author | Stacpoole, William Henry |
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| Title | "Farewell" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Farewell" by William Henry Stacpoole is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of James Brooke, an orphan who unexpectedly finds himself entangled in a mysterious and life-changing marriage proposal from a beautiful woman he has not fully seen, referred to as Miss Grey. The book delves into themes of love, identity, and social class, exploring how personal connections can evolve in complex circumstances. The narrative begins with James, a shop assistant, who stumbles upon Miss Grey after he returns her lost purse. Their encounter leads to an unusual proposition: she offers him a substantial income in exchange for marrying her under the condition that he never seeks to know her identity or live with her as a traditional husband. James accepts, believing it will provide him with an opportunity to rise in society. However, years later, as he adapts to his newfound wealth and independence, he meets Miss O'Flaherty, with whom he develops a genuine romantic connection, leading to the revelation that Miss Grey was not just a benefactor but his true love. Their eventual reunion allows for the exploration of the tangled web of affection and personal sacrifice that defines their relationship, culminating in unexpected twists that redefine both characters' destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45104 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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