The Courtship of Morrice Buckler

Name: The Courtship of Morrice Buckler
Author: A.E.W. Mason

Morrice Buckler is a young man of good family, but with no money. He is determined to make his own way in the world, and so sets out to find a wealthy wife. He meets and falls in love with the beautiful and wealthy Lady Mary, but her father, Lord Glencairn, is determined to keep them apart. He arranges a series of tests for Morrice, which he must pass in order to win Lady Mary's hand. Morrice must prove his worth by succeeding in a series of tasks, including a dangerous hunt, a tournament, and a duel. Along the way, he faces many obstacles, including the machinations of Lord Glencairn's scheming son, and the interference of a mysterious stranger. In the end, Morrice must rely on his courage, wit, and determination to win the hand of his beloved Lady Mary.

By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1896 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 23 chapters · 96,459 words

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It chanced that as I was shifting the volumes in my library this morning, more from sheer fatigue of idleness than with any set intention--for, alas this long time since I have lost the savour of books--a little Elzevir copy of Horace fell from the back of a shelf between my hands. It lay in my palm, soiled and faded with the dust of twenty years; and as I swept clean its cover and the edges of the leaves, the look and feel of it unlocked my mind to such an inrush of glistening memories that I seemed to be sweeping those years and the overlay of their experience from off my consciousness. I lived again in that brief but eventful period which laid upon the unaccustomed shoulders of a bookish student a heavy burden of deeds, but gave him in compensation wherewith to reckon the burden light.

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Work type: Novel
Author: A.E.W. Mason
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 96,459 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 3,397 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book, 'The Courtship of Morrice Buckler', implies a romantic story, and the plot follows the courtship of the two main characters.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 19th century, and the author, A.E.W. Mason, is known for writing historical fiction.
Adventure — The book follows the two main characters on a journey of self-discovery, and includes exciting elements such as a shipwreck and a daring rescue.
Mystery — The book includes a mysterious element, as the two main characters are trying to uncover the truth about Morrice's past.