Lucinda by Antonio Hope (2017)

Name: Lucinda
Author: Antonio Hope

Lucinda is a novel written by Antonio Hope, published in 1920. The story follows the life of its titular character, Lucinda, a young woman who is born into a wealthy family but finds herself feeling suffocated by their privileged lifestyle. As she grows older, Lucinda becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and begins to question the values and beliefs that have been instilled in her since childhood. Throughout the novel, Hope explores themes of identity, class, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. Lucinda's journey is a complex and thought-provoking one, as she grapples with the expectations placed upon her by society and the limitations imposed by her gender. In conclusion, Lucinda is a nuanced and insightful portrayal of a young woman's struggle to find her place in the world. Hope's writing is both poignant and powerful, offering a compelling exploration of the human experience.

By Antonio Hope · First published 2017 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Drama · 27 chapters · 100,101 words

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HIS "Business Ambassador" was the title which my old chief, Ezekiel Coldston, used to give me. I daresay that it served as well as any other to describe with a pleasant mixture of dignity and playfulness, the sort of glorified bag-man or drummer that I was. It was my job to go into all quarters of the earth where the old man had scented a concession or a contract-and what a nose he had for them!-and make it appear to powerful persons that the Coldston firm would pay more for the concession (more in the long run, at all events) or ask less for the contract (less in the first instance, at all events) than any other responsible firm, company, or corporation in the world. Sir Ezekiel (as in due course he became) took me from a very low rung of the regular diplomatic ladder into his service on the recommendation of my uncle, Sir Paget Rillington, who was then at the top of that same ladder. My employer was good enough to tell me more than once that I had justified the recommendation.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Antonio Hope
Date: 2017 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism
Length: 100,101 words
Structure: 27 chapters, 1,711 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Fiction — The book is mainly a work of imagination with no factual basis presented.
Romance — The central theme of the story revolves around a romantic relationship between Lucinda and another character.
Drama — The book incorporates dramatic elements such as emotional conflicts and climactic events.
Historical Fiction — The story is set in a particular historical period, and there are references to real historical figures and events, yet the main narrative is fictional.