Twixt Cup and Lip by Egerton Castle
The story revolves around a romantic triangle between three characters: Lady Anne, her fiancé Captain Charles Wychwood, and his cousin, the poet and adventurer, Francis Strelley. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and deception as the characters navigate their complex relationships with each other.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1895 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 2,824 words
First lines
"Warum sind benn die Rosen so blass? Mein liebes Liebchen, sprich, D sprich, mein herzallerliebstes Lieb, Warum verliessert du mich? " HEINE.
Steven and his host sat opposite each other, equally mute. After his spurt of hilarity, the Burgrave had gradually fallen into a moodiness fostered by draughts of an alarming variety of wines. Sunk into himself, his heavy chin upon his chest, he glared straight before him with suffused eyes, blood-injected -- a sodden mass of helpless resentment.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,824 words
- Structure: 1 section, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense character development and emotional themes.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, reflecting the customs and social norms of the time.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes complex characters and sophisticated prose.
Tags
Romance · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Victorian Era · British Literature · Classic Fiction · Historical Fiction · Gothic Romance · Dark Fantasy · Supernatural Elements · Paranormal Themes