The Sin of Jasper Standish

Name: The Sin of Jasper Standish
Author: Eliza Margaret Jane Humphreys

Jasper Standish is a young man living in a small town in the late 1800s. He is a hardworking and honest man, but he has a secret: he is in love with a woman who is not his wife. When his wife discovers his secret, she is devastated and Jasper is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Jasper is faced with a difficult decision: will he stay with his wife and try to make things work, or will he follow his heart and pursue the woman he loves? As he struggles to make the right choice, he must also confront the judgment of his community and the guilt of his sin. The Sin of Jasper Standish is a story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a tale of a man who must choose between his heart and his conscience, and the consequences of his decision.

By Eliza Margaret Jane Humphreys · First published 1901 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 38 chapters · 84,627 words

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(Rita a.k.a. Eliza Margaret Jane Humphreys and Mrs W. Desmond Humphreys).

This is the story of a Woman's vengeance and a woman's endurance.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Eliza Margaret Jane Humphreys
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Drama
Length: 84,627 words
Structure: 38 chapters, 3,159 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in the past, and the author's name implies a traditional writing style.
Romance — The title implies a story of love and redemption, which is a common theme in romance novels.
Mystery — The title implies a story of secrets and suspense, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
Drama — The title implies a story of conflict and emotion, which is a common theme in drama novels.