| Author |
Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887 |
| Title |
A Life for a Life, Volume 3 (of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"A Life for a Life, Volume 3" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Theodora Johnston and her complicated relationship with Max Urquhart, who is revealed to have unintentionally caused the death of her brother, Harry. This central conflict raises themes of love, guilt, and the nature of justice as Theodora struggles with her feelings towards Max and the implications of his past actions. At the start of the novel, Theodora reflects on her poignant situation where she is deeply in love with Max, yet burdened by a painful secret regarding her brother's demise. The narrative unfolds as she grapples with the emotional turmoil of their love against the backdrop of long-held family secrets. The interactions between Theodora and Max reveal a profound connection that challenges their understanding of love and morality, especially as whispers of societal judgment loom over their relationship. This intricate tale promises a compelling exploration of forgiveness and the human condition, inviting readers to ponder the nuances of love and justice. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48483 |
| Release Date |
Mar 13, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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