| Author |
Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 |
| Title |
Two Penniless Princesses
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Two Penniless Princesses" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two young princesses, Eleanor and Jean Stewart, who face the challenges of their royal status within the troubled Scottish court. Captured and confined in Dunbar Castle, they yearn for freedom and the joy of life beyond the dreariness of their surroundings, particularly longing for their sister Margaret, who has been married into the French court. The opening of the novel introduces us to the sisters in Dunbar Castle, where they share dreams of escape and adventure. Amid the bleakness of their captivity, they are preoccupied with thoughts of royalty and love, and their desire to reunite with Margaret drives the narrative. The sisters are expressed as strong characters; Eleanor is wistful and imaginative, while Jean is practical and steadfast. Their discussions reveal their hopes and frustrations, as they navigate the dangers of their situation, including threats from warlike nobles eager for connections with royalty. As the story begins, they are on the cusp of a significant journey towards their destiny, filled with anticipation and trepidation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Charles VII, 1422-1461 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Chivalry -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Prisoners -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Princesses -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Marriage -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scotland -- History -- James II, 1437-1460 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2942 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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