Lucretia, Volume VI
The novel revolves around the character of Lucretia Clifton, a beautiful and talented young woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of love, deceit, and tragedy. The story explores themes of morality, social class, and personal identity as Lucretia navigates her relationships with various suitors and confronts the dark secrets of her family's past.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1863 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Romance · 12 chapters · 38,028 words
First lines
We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia's life, -- between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Romance, Drama, Crime Fiction
- Length: 38,028 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 436 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Gothic Fiction — Contains elements of mystery, horror, and the supernatural.
- Romance — Focuses on romantic relationships and emotional conflicts.
- Drama — Explores intense emotional and interpersonal conflicts.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Drama · Tragedy · Victorian Era · English Literature · 19th Century · Classic Novel · Serialized Fiction · Gothic Elements · Mystery
Contents
- RETROSPECT
- MR. GRABMAN'S ADVENTURES
- MORE OF MRS. JOPLIN
- BECK'S DISCOVERY
- THE TAPESTRY CHAMBER
- THE SHADES ON THE DIAL
- MURDER, TOWARDS HIS DESIGN, MOVES LIKE A GHOST
- THE MESSENGER SPEEDS
- THE SPY FLIES
- LUCRETIA REGAINS HER SON
- THE LOTS VANISH WITHIN THE URN
- EPILOGUE TO PART THE SECOND