The Burg by Egerton Castle (1892)
The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Lady Kitty Chandos from her husband's estate, The Burg, in rural England. The novel explores themes of love, deceit, and social class as it delves into the complex relationships between characters, including Lady Kitty's husband, her lover, and a local woman who becomes entangled in their lives.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 2,638 words
First lines
"_I will be master of what is my own; _ _She is my goods, my chattels, she is my house; _ _And here she stands, touch her whoever dare! _" (_Taming of the Shrew_).
"Sidonia," said the lady up in the turret-room, "I will not endure it!"
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The Burg is listed on Textopian as a novella by Egerton Castle, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 2,638 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Discussion starters
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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 quests and daring exploits as key elements of the narrative.
- Drama — Focuses on intense character development and emotional themes.
Tags
Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Detective Fiction · Crime · Investigation · Murder · London · Victorian Era · Historical Fiction · Gothic · Dark