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A haunted life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Grant, James (1822–1887).
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"A Haunted Life" by James Grant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a vibrant London setting during a bustling coaching club meet in Hyde Park, introducing us to the central characters Trevor Chute and his friend Jerry Vane. As their pasts intertwine with present relationships, themes of love, loss, and social intrigue emerge, particularly surrounding the complex dynamics between Trevor, Clare Collingwood, and the late Jack Beverley, whose memory continues to haunt them. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a vividly described scene at the Coaching Club, where Trevor Chute, recently returned from military service in India, is consumed by memories of his former engagement to Clare and the loss of his friend Jack Beverley. As he reconnects with Jerry Vane, their conversation reveals layers of complicated emotions regarding past romances and current heartaches. Trevor learns of Clare's continued single status since their engagement was broken off, and he feels a mixture of nostalgia and unresolved yearning. The chapter lays the groundwork for a story centered around ties of friendship, love, and unspoken grievances, hinting at emotional intricacies that will unfold as the novel progresses.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A haunted life
- Author credits: Grant, James (1822–1887)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ghost stories
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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