Betty Vivian by L.T. Meade (1887)

Name: Betty Vivian
Author: L.T. Meade

The novel revolves around the life of Betty Vivian, a young woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and deceit. She marries a man she believes to be wealthy, but soon discovers that he is actually a con artist with a string of previous marriages and financial entanglements.

By L.T. Meade · First published 1887 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Adventure · 23 chapters · 120,106 words

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Haddo Court had been a great school for girls for many generations. In fact, for considerably over a century the Court had descended from mother to daughter, who invariably, whatever her husband's name, took the name of Haddo when she became mistress of the school. The reigning mistress might sometimes be unmarried, sometimes the reverse; but she was always, in the true sense of the word, a noble, upright, generous sort of woman, and one slightly in advance of her generation. There had never been anything low or mean known about the various head mistresses of Haddo Court. The school had grown with the times. From being in the latter days of the eighteenth century a rambling, low old-fashioned house with mullioned windows and a castellated roof, it had gradually increased in size and magnificence; until now, when this story opens, it was one of the most imposing mansions in the county.

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Work type: Novel
Author: L.T. Meade
Date: 1887 CE
Language: English
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Adventure, Social Issues, Romance
Length: 120,106 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 2,278 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Young Adult Fiction — The narrative focuses on the experiences and growth of a young protagonist, appealing to a teenage audience.
Coming-of-Age — The story explores themes of personal development, identity, and the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration and challenges faced by the protagonist, contributing to a sense of adventure.
Social Issues — The narrative addresses societal norms and challenges, reflecting on the protagonist's interactions with her environment.