| Author |
Dowling, Richard, 1846-1898 |
| Title |
The Last Call: A Romance (Vol. 3 of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (Oxford University)
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| Summary |
"The Last Call: A Romance (Vol. 3 of 3)" by Richard Dowling is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around complex themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, particularly focusing on the turbulent relationship between the main characters, Dominique Lavirotte and the O'Donnell family. As they navigate personal tragedies and misunderstandings, the narrative explores how past choices and circumstances shape their present lives. The opening of the novel sets a somber tone as it introduces a solitary man traveling from Rathclare to Dublin, cloaked in mystery and emotional turmoil. He is later revealed to be Dominique Lavirotte, who arrives in London under a veil of grief and guilt following the death of Dora Harrington. Readers witness his internal struggle as he contemplates his past mistakes, his strained relationships, and the consequences of his actions on those he loves. The scene shifts to a tense confrontation between Lavirotte and James O'Donnell, intensifying the conflict as accusations fly and secrets threaten to unravel their intertwined fates. The beginning effectively establishes the emotional stakes and complex character dynamics that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mistaken identity -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42597 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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