Johnny Ludlow, Third Series by Mrs. Henry Wood
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"Johnny Ludlow, Third Series" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a collection of fictional stories written in the late 19th century. The book features Johnny Ludlow as the main character, who encounters various individuals and circumstances, with a focus on themes of love, moral dilemmas, and class distinctions against a rural backdrop. The narratives explore the complexities of human relationships, as seen through Johnny's perspective in a seemingly simple yet deeply layered setting.
The beginning of the book introduces a poignant tale, "The Mystery of Jessy Page," where we learn about the Page family living near an old church at Copse Farm. The patriarch, Mr. Page, faces illness, leaving his hardworking daughters, Abigail and Susan, to manage the household while the youngest, Jessy, has just returned from finishing school. The dynamics shift when John Drench, the family's neighbor, becomes infatuated with Jessy, creating tension and unhappiness among the siblings. As Jessy's character is explored, she is revealed to be both beautiful and seemingly idle, leading to mounting conflicts surrounding her responsibilities and relationships. The unfolding events take a mysterious turn when Jessy goes missing, leading to speculation about her fate and raising questions about her experiences during her absence, setting a tone of intrigue and emotional complexity that threads throughout the series. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | Johnny Ludlow, Third Series |
| Contents | The mystery of Jessy Page -- Crabb Ravine -- Our visit -- Janet Carey -- Dr. Knox -- Helen Whitney's wedding -- Helen's curate -- Jellico's pack -- Caromel's farm -- Charlotte and Charlotte -- The last of the Caromels -- A day in Briar Wood -- The story of Dorothy Grape: disappearance -- The story of Dorothy Grape: in after years -- Lady Jenkins: Mina -- Lady Jenkins: doubt -- Lady Jenkins: madame -- Lady Jenkins: light -- The angels' music. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Edwards, eagkw, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40936 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40936-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 529 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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