The Caxtons Part XV
The story revolves around the Caxton family, focusing on the patriarch, Roland Caxton, a wealthy and proud man who struggles to reconcile his aristocratic heritage with his humble origins. His son, Herbert, is a romantic idealist who falls in love with a woman from a lower social class, causing tension within the family. Meanwhile, Roland's daughter, Margaret, is pursued by a cunning and ambitious suitor. As the novel unfolds, the characters' relationships are shaped by their social status, personal values, and the consequences of their choices.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1849 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Family Saga, Romance · 4 chapters · 13,255 words
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There would have been nothing in what had chanced to justify the suspicions that tortured me, but for my impressions as to the character of Vivian.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1849 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Family Saga, Romance, Adventure, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 13,255 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 165 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical period and includes real events and figures from the past.
- Family Saga — The story revolves around the lives and experiences of a family over several generations.
- Romance — The narrative includes elements of love and romantic relationships.
- Adventure — The plot involves elements of risk, danger, and excitement.
Tags
Victorian Era · Family Saga · Romance · Drama · Social Class · Wealth · Power Struggle · Marriage · Inheritance · Family Conflict · Love Triangle · Tragedy