The Lady of the Forest by L.T. Meade

This novel tells the story of a young woman who lives in a remote forest with her father and brother. She falls in love with a nobleman but their social differences make their relationship impossible. The lady's family is threatened by a group of outlaws, and she must navigate this danger while also dealing with her unrequited love.

By L.T. Meade · First published 1888 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Fantasy · 28 chapters · 82,743 words

First lines

"And then," said Rachel, throwing up her hands and raising her eyebrows -- "and then, when they got into the heart of the forest itself, just where the shade was greenest and the trees thickest, they saw the lady coming to meet them. She, too, was all in green, and she came on and on, and -- -- "

"Hush, Rachel! " exclaimed Kitty; "here comes Aunt Grizel."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L.T. Meade
• Date: 1888 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction
• Length: 82,743 words
• Structure: 28 chapters, 1,388 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot involves exploration and the challenges faced in a forest setting.
• Romance — Themes of love and relationships are central to the character development.
• Fantasy — Elements of the supernatural and mythical creatures are present in the narrative.
• Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes personal growth and self-discovery throughout the story.

Tags

Romance · Fiction · Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · Historical Fiction · Young Adult · Coming of Age · Female Protagonist · Love Story · Social Class · Family Secrets

Contents

• Fair Little Maids
• Making Terms
• Preparing for the Heir
• A Spartan Boy
• In the Forest
• The Tower Bedroom
• "Betyde what May."
• The Sacred Cupboard
• A Trysting-Place
• Proofs
• The Lady who Came with a Gift
• Lost in the New Forest
• One more Secret
• The Australians
• Was he Acting?
• Lost
• Looking for the Tankard
• The Marmadukes
• A Tender Heart
• Punished
• What the Heir Ought to be
• Right is Right
• Forest Life
• A Great Alarm
• A Dream with a Meaning
• Love Versus Gold
• Two Mothers
• The Lady who Came with a Gift

More by L.T. Meade

• Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement (1902)
• The Dead Hand (1902)
• Finger Tips (1902)
• The Secret of Emu Plain (1898)
• Followed (1903)
• The Blood-Red Cross (1902)
• The Face of the Abbot (1902)
• Madam Sara (1903)
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