Colin II by E.F. Benson (2023)

Name: Colin II
Author: E.F. Benson

Colin II is a novel written by E.F. Benson and published in 1920. It is the second book in the series of novels about Colin, a young man who lives with his uncle and aunt after being orphaned at an early age. The story follows Colin's adventures as he navigates life in London society and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Diana.

By E.F. Benson · First published 2023 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 12 chapters · 123,059 words

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Throughout this hot afternoon of July the terrace had lain empty and soaked in sunshine, and it was not till the shadow of the yew-hedge had crept half-way along it from the west, that Violet Yardley stepped out of the long window of the gallery which lay along the front of the house. Colin was in town; he had said he might possibly return to-day, but, if so, he would telephone. Violet had just asked if any message had come from her husband, and it was with a feeling of relief and remission that she had heard that there was none.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.F. Benson
Date: 2023 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Length: 123,059 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 2,186 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a specific historical period and displays characteristics typical of that era.
Adventure — The book chronicles the adventures and struggles of the title character.
Drama — The plot focuses on serious social and personal issues, leading to dramatic and intense situations.