Hector Graeme by Evelyn Brentwood
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| Creator | Brentwood, Evelyn |
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| Title | Hector Graeme |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Hector Graeme" by Evelyn Brentwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lieutenant Hector Graeme, a somewhat arrogant young officer in Her Majesty’s 1st Regiment of Lancers, who is currently on leave in England. The narrative begins with Hector at Radford Hall, where he is engaged in a partridge shoot with Lucy Caldwell, the daughter of his host, and sets the stage for themes of ambition, personal struggle, and romantic entanglement. The opening of the book introduces readers to the tranquil yet ominous setting of a damp November afternoon, which mirrors Hector's own self-importance and brash demeanor. As he engages in shooting while accompanied by Lucy, their playful banter hints at both their budding attraction and tensions regarding their social standings. The dialogue reveals Hector's braggadocio about his shooting prowess, juxtaposed with Lucy's annoyance at his arrogance. Meanwhile, the narrative hints at deeper discontent in Hector's life stemming from his upbringing and relationship with his mother. The chapter closes with a turning point, as Hector impulsively confesses his feelings for Lucy, setting both characters on a path intertwined by love, ambition, and possible conflict as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- India -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- Officers -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- South Africa -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46833 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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