Behold, It Was A Dream!
Rhoda Broughton's Behold, It Was A Dream! is a novel about a young woman's journey of self-discovery. The protagonist, Mary, is a young woman living in a small village in England. She is content with her life, but she yearns for something more. One night, she has a dream in which she is transported to a magical world. In this world, she meets a mysterious man who tells her that she is destined for greatness. Mary is determined to find out what her destiny is, and she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she meets a variety of people who help her to understand her true potential. She also learns about the power of love and friendship, and how these can help her to achieve her goals. In the end, Mary discovers her true purpose and is able to fulfill her destiny. Behold, It Was A Dream! is a story of courage, hope, and self-discovery.
By Rhoda Broughton · First published 1872 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction · 4 chapters · 6,877 words
First lines
YESTERDAY morning I received the following letter: Weston House, Caulfield,-----shire.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Rhoda Broughton
- Date: 1872 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 6,877 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 209 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book suggests a dream-like quality, which is often associated with romance stories.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Rhoda Broughton.
- Historical Fiction — Rhoda Broughton was a Victorian author, so the book may contain elements of historical fiction.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies that the story may contain elements of mystery and suspense.
Tags
dream · romance · Victorian · fiction · literature · mystery · relationships · identity · society · family · adventure · self-discovery