The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The
Rhoda Broughton's The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth is a classic Victorian novel about a young woman's struggle to find her place in society. The novel follows the story of Emily, a young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. She is determined to be independent and to make her own decisions, but she is also aware of the expectations of society. Emily is torn between her desire to be independent and her need to conform to the expectations of her family and society. Emily's journey takes her from her small village to London, where she meets a variety of people and experiences a variety of situations. Along the way, she learns about the importance of truth and honesty, and she discovers the power of love. The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature, and it is full of interesting characters and situations. It is a story of love, friendship, and the power of truth.
By Rhoda Broughton · First published 1868 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance · 4,021 words
First lines
MRS DE WYNT TO MRS MONTRESOR.
18, Eccleston Square, May 5th.
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The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth is listed on Textopian as a short story by Rhoda Broughton, dated 1868 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Rhoda Broughton
- Date: 1868 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 4,021 words
- Structure: 1 section, 122 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book implies that the story will involve uncovering the truth, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
- Thriller — The title of the book implies that the story will involve uncovering the truth, which is a common theme in thriller novels.
- Romance — Rhoda Broughton is a well-known author of romance novels, so this book may contain elements of romance.
- Historical Fiction — Rhoda Broughton is a well-known author of historical fiction, so this book may contain elements of historical fiction.
Tags
truth · deception · secrets · relationships · family · drama · mystery · conflict · betrayal · identity · narrative · emotional