Home-Coming by Egerton Castle (1899)
The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her family's estate after being away for several years. She finds that her family has fallen on hard times and the estate is in disarray. As she tries to help her family recover, she must confront her own past mistakes and the secrets that have been hidden from her. Along the way, she discovers a mysterious stranger who is somehow connected to the estate's downfall and must navigate her feelings towards him.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1899 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 3,111 words
First lines
"_And then he thought, 'In spite of all my care,_ _For all my pains, poor man, for all my pains,_ _She is not faithful to me. '_" (_The Marriage of Geraint_).
"The visitors are but just gone," said Martin, the doorward.
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Home-Coming is listed on Textopian as a novel by Egerton Castle, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,111 words
- Structure: 1 section, 64 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by intense character development and emotional themes.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, with attention to historical details.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style focuses on complex characters and sophisticated prose.
Tags
Romance · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Family Drama · Inheritance · Wealth · Power Struggle · Love Triangle · Marriage · Deception · Secrets