My Lady Bountiful by Fred M. White

Name: My Lady Bountiful
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the life of Lady Bountiful, a wealthy widow who lives in a large estate in the English countryside. She is a generous and kind-hearted woman who is beloved by the local villagers. She is also a great philanthropist, donating large sums of money to charities and helping the poor. However, Lady Bountiful's life is not without its problems. Her son, Lord Bountiful, is a wastrel and a gambler, and she is constantly trying to keep him out of trouble. She also has to deal with the machinations of her scheming relatives, who are always trying to get their hands on her money. The novel follows Lady Bountiful as she navigates the treacherous waters of her family and social life, all while trying to do what is best for her son and the people she loves. In the end, she is able to find a way to make everyone happy and secure her own future.

By Fred M. White · First published 1905 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 19 chapters · 44,214 words

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The lantern clock in the great hall struck eight in the courtly, condescending way it had done any time since Karl Halz made him in Antwerp "in the yeare of oure Lord, 1619," as the quaint date testified. Immediately--or it would have been immediately in an ordinary household--a tall footman advanced and struck a score of times on the big ship's bell that hung under the aforesaid timepiece. As most visitors to Caradoc knew, this bell was from the Spanish galleon Santa Maria, the Admiral's flagship in the ill-fated Armada.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Length: 44,214 words
Structure: 19 chapters, 1,019 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book, 'My Lady Bountiful', implies a romantic relationship between the protagonist and a female character, and the author, Fred M. White, is known for writing romantic fiction.
Historical Fiction — Fred M. White is known for writing historical fiction, and the book is likely set in a historical period, as suggested by the title.
Adventure — The title of the book implies that the protagonist will embark on an exciting journey, which is a common element of adventure stories.