Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement
Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement is a novel by L.T. Meade, first published in 1891. It tells the story of Sir Penn Carlyll, a wealthy and handsome baronet, who is engaged to be married to the beautiful Lady Mary. However, his engagement is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious woman, who claims to be his long-lost sister. As the story progresses, Sir Penn must decide whether to follow his heart or his duty, and whether to accept the woman as his sister or reject her. Along the way, he must also contend with the machinations of his jealous rival, Lord Davenport, who is determined to win Lady Mary for himself. In the end, Sir Penn must choose between his love and his honor, and the consequences of his decision will shape his future.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1902 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 5,253 words
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The third of the Sensational Experiences of Diana Marburg, the Oracle of Maddox Street; Related by Herself.
SIR PENN CARYLL'S engagement was the talk of all his friends. He was a man of about forty, of good family, fairly rich, and boasting of two nice country seats. He also kept a racing stable and added thereby considerably to his income. Sir Penn was so good looking, so cheery and gay of heart, that he was a great favourite, and more than one eager mother thought of him as an excellent husband for her daughter, and more than one pretty girl looked at him with eyes of favour.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 5,253 words
- Structure: 1 section, 200 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement', implies a romantic plot, and the author, L.T. Meade, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the Victorian era, and the author, L.T. Meade, is known for writing historical fiction.
- Adventure — The author, L.T. Meade, is known for writing adventure stories, and the book may contain elements of adventure.
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romance · historical fiction · 19th century · British literature · adventure · social class · courtship · family dynamics · gender roles · mystery · character development · L.T. Meade