The Burgrave's Farewell
The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Lady Kitty, a beautiful and charming young woman, during a ball at Burggrave Manor. The novel explores themes of love, deceit, and social class as it delves into the complex relationships between characters, including Lady Kitty's fiancé, Captain Stapleton, and her cousin, Miss Grantham.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1899 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 4,157 words
First lines
"_ -- What means this, my lord? _ _ -- Marry, this is miching mallecho; it means mischief._" (_Hamlet_).
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The Burgrave's Farewell is listed on Textopian as a short story by Egerton Castle, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 4,157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 99 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a historical period with detailed historical context and events.
- Romance — Central love story that drives the plot and character motivations.
- Drama — Intense character development and emotional themes.
- Adventure — Elements of journey and exploration within the narrative.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Medieval · Knights · Chivalry · Tournaments · Jousting · Middle Ages