My Merry Rockhurst by Egerton Castle

Name: My Merry Rockhurst
Author: Egerton Castle

The story revolves around a young woman who inherits a large estate and must navigate the complexities of her new role while uncovering secrets about her family's past. Along the way, she falls in love with a man from a lower social class, causing tension among her aristocratic relatives. As she learns more about her family's history, she must confront her own sense of identity and make difficult choices about her future.

By Egerton Castle · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 24 chapters · 87,521 words

First lines

The early September night had descended upon Bruges,-"City of Bridges,"-once the seat of the most luxurious court in Europe, now so far away, fallen from its high if not from its wealthy estate. The life of the little town, never very active or varied under the Spaniard's rule, seemed this evening to have been swept into a stillness emphasised only by an occasional footfall upon the cobbles of its winding streets, some husky cry from a barge gliding ghost-like down a canal, or the far-away barking of dogs on the farm lands beyond the walls. A sea mist had crept from the north, muffling even these sounds of silence, rolling in thicker volumes along the many sluggard waters that intersect the old Flemish Mart and bring prosperity to her comfortable merchants, as it were in their sleep.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Egerton Castle
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction
Length: 87,521 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 1,816 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
Romance — Central love story driving the plot and character motivations.
Adventure — Features exciting and risky undertakings by the characters.
Drama — Intense character development and emotional themes.