Marion Darche by F. Marion Crawford

The story revolves around Marion Darche, a beautiful and strong-willed woman who lives in the Italian countryside. She is married to a wealthy but cruel husband, Giovanni, who treats her poorly. Marion's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young and handsome stranger, Alessandro, who falls deeply in love with her. As their romance blossoms, Marion must navigate the complexities of her troubled marriage and the societal norms that restrict her freedom.

By F. Marion Crawford · First published 1906 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance · 12 chapters · 68,171 words

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Among the many peculiarities which contribute to make New York unlike other cities is the construction of what may be called its social map. As in the puzzles used in teaching children geography, all the pieces are of different shapes, different sizes and different colours; but they fit neatly together in the compact whole though the lines which define each bit are distinctly visible, especially when the map has been long used by the industrious child. What calls itself society everywhere else calls itself society in New York also, but whereas in European cities one instinctively speaks of the social scale, one familiar with New York people will be much more inclined to speak of the social map.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: F. Marion Crawford
• Date: 1906 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance, Drama, Mystery
• Length: 68,171 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 1,780 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and social dynamics within New York society, focusing on themes of identity and social mobility.
• Social Commentary — It provides insights into the social structure and cultural nuances of New York, reflecting on class distinctions and societal behaviors.
• Romance — The interactions between characters, particularly between Russell Vanbrugh and Dolly Maylands, suggest romantic undertones and personal relationships.
• Drama — The narrative involves interpersonal conflicts and emotional depth, characteristic of dramatic storytelling.

Tags

Gothic Fiction · Romance · Mystery · Supernatural · Italian Setting · Nobility · Family Secrets · Dark Past · Forbidden Love · Tragic Events · Haunted Castle · Ancient Prophecies

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII

More by F. Marion Crawford

• The Upper Berth (1885)
• The Witch of Prague (1891)
• The Heart of Rome (1903)
• Via Crucis (1899)
• An American Politician (1904)
• The Primadonna (1908)
• A Roman Singer (1904)
• In the Palace of the King (1900)
• All works by F. Marion Crawford