The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 2 by Mrs. Oliphant
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"The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 2" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of family relationships, inheritance, and personal sacrifice as it follows the turmoil faced by Winifred Chester following her father's death. Central to the story are Winifred and Edward Langton, alongside her brothers, George and Tom, as they navigate the complexities of grief and conflict over their father's will. The
opening of the novel reveals the immediate aftermath of Mr. Chester's death, focusing on Winifred's tumultuous emotions as she grapples with her sense of betrayal and responsibility towards her brothers. Edward Langton seeks to comfort her but faces distance and miscommunication as tensions rise. Winifred's determination to uphold her father’s wishes leads to a significant and painful decision, causing friction within the family dynamic, particularly with her brothers, who are driven by conflicting interests and emotions. As she struggles with her feelings of loss, guilt, and newfound responsibilities, the tension between familial duty and personal desire begins to unravel, setting the stage for further conflict and complexity as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62465 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62465-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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