The Duke's Allotment by Antonio Hope
The novel follows the story of a man named John who inherits a large plot of land from his recently deceased uncle, the Duke. However, he soon discovers that the land is filled with hidden dangers and secrets, including a mysterious woman who lives on the property and a group of menacing individuals who are determined to take control of the land for themselves. As John navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices in order to protect himself and the land he has inherited.
By Antonio Hope · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 2 chapters · 8,490 words
First lines
The Duke of Belleville (nothing annoyed his Grace more than to hear his name mispronounced -- it should sound "Bevvle") was tired of it all. That succinctly expresses his condition; and the condition is really not to be wondered at after fifteen years of an existence such as his, although it is true that he had occasionally met with some agreeable and even some unexpected adventures. He wanted a new sensation, a new experience, a new environment, although it was possible that he would not want any of them for very long. He consulted his man Frank on the matter one evening at dinner.
"When I felt like that as a lad, your Grace," Frank remarked, "my father used to put me to digging."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Antonio Hope
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 8,490 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 303 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — As the title suggests a duke involved and the term 'allotment' might suggest a historical setting involving duties or parcels of land, therefore falling under the historical fiction genre.
- Drama — The plot might involve conflicts based on the duke's allotment, hence contributing to dramatic themes.
- Romance — Novels featuring a duke often involve romance, thus making this a potential genre.
- Adventure — The title might imply certain events and shifts surrounding the duke's allotment, adding an element of adventure.
Tags
Fiction · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Detective · Crime · Murder · Inheritance · Estates · Gardens