The Homing Bird by Egerton Castle
The story revolves around a young woman named Daphne who is forced to marry a wealthy and elderly man, Mr. Robinson, to save her family from financial ruin. After the marriage, she becomes disillusioned with her life and begins an affair with a young poet, Gerald. When her husband dies, Daphne inherits his wealth but is shunned by society due to her scandalous behavior. She eventually finds redemption through her love for Gerald and her efforts to make amends for past mistakes.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1905 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 3,142 words
First lines
"_Thy husband is thy lord, thy life, thy keeper,_ _Thy head, thy sovereign; one that cares for thee._" (_The Taming of the Shrew_).
The street into which she stepped was ill-lighted, and contained but a few poor houses facing the park walls. It seemed to lead downwards to the open country and upwards to the heart of the town.
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The Homing Bird is listed on Textopian as a novel by Egerton Castle, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,142 words
- Structure: 1 section, 46 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense character development and emotional themes.
- Adventure — The plot includes elements of travel and exploration.
Tags
Romance · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Adventure · Historical Fiction · Victorian Era · British Literature · Classic Novel · Love Story · Family Drama · Social Class