Starvecrow Farm by Stanley J. Weyman

Starvecrow Farm follows a young woman who elopes with a man of questionable character, leading her to confront societal scorn and personal turmoil as she navigates the complexities of love, betrayal, and her own identity. Through her journey, she seeks to reclaim her agency and take control of her fate amidst the challenges she faces.

By Stanley J. Weyman · First published 1898 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 36 chapters · 147,006 words

First lines

A head appeared at either window of the postchaise. Henrietta looked forward. Her lover looked back.

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Starvecrow Farm is listed on Textopian as a novel by Stanley J. Weyman, dated 1898 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Stanley J. Weyman
• Date: 1898 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Mystery
• Length: 147,006 words
• Structure: 36 chapters, 2,929 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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• How does this novel by Stanley J. Weyman fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
• Where does Historical Fiction first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a specific historical context, exploring themes and events relevant to that time period.
• Adventure — The plot involves elements of adventure, including challenges and quests faced by the characters.
• Drama — The story delves into character development and emotional conflicts, typical of dramatic narratives.
• Romance — Romantic relationships and their complexities are central to the plot and character interactions.

Tags

historical fiction · adventure · mystery · romance · 19th century · England · country life · family drama · betrayal · loyalty · suspense · social class

Contents

• Across the Quicksands
• A Red Waistcoat
• A Wedding Morning
• Two to One
• A Jezebel
• The Inquiry
• Captain Anthony Clyne
• Starvecrow Farm
• Punishment
• Henrietta in Naxos
• Captain Clyne's Plan
• The Old Love
• A Jealous Woman
• The Letter
• The Answer
• A Night Adventure
• The Edge of the Storm
• Mr. Joseph Nadin
• At the Farm
• Proof Positive
• Cousin Meets Cousin
• Mr. Sutton's New Rôle
• In Kendal Gaol
• The Rôle Continued
• Prison Experiences
• A Reconciliation
• Bishop Caught Napping
• The Golden Ship
• The Dark Maid
• Bess's Triumph
• A Strange Bedroom
• The Search
• The Smugglers' Oven
• In Tyson's Kitchen
• Through the Wood
• Two of a Race

More by Stanley J. Weyman

• The Fowl in the Pot (1909)
• Under the Red Robe (1894)
• A Gentleman of France (1896)
• The House of the Wolf (1896)
• From the Memoirs of a Minister of France (1895)
• The Castle Inn (1899)
• Count Hannibal (1894)
• The Long Night (1899)
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