The Vagabond by Egerton Castle
The story revolves around a young woman named Lady Helen, who escapes her mundane life by running away with a traveling theater troupe. She adopts the stage name "Hélène" and becomes an actress, using her newfound freedom to explore her artistic side and experience romantic adventures. As she navigates her new life, she must confront the consequences of her choices and decide whether to return to her old life or forge a new path for herself.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1894 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 2,884 words
First lines
"_Wealth I seek not, hope nor love,_ _Nor a friend to know me; _ _All I seek, the heaven above_ _And the road below me._" R. L. STEVENSON.
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The Vagabond is listed on Textopian as a novella by Egerton Castle, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 2,884 words
- Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Adventure — Focuses on the protagonist's journey and exploits.
- Romance — Contains significant romantic elements and relationships.
- Drama — Explores complex characters and emotional themes.
Tags
Adventure · Romance · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Historical Fiction · Victorian Era · Gothic Fiction · Dark Fantasy · Supernatural · Occult · Esoteric