Dainty's Cruel Rivals; Or, The Fatal Birthday: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Dainty's Cruel Rivals; Or, The Fatal Birthday is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs. (1850–1937).
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"Dainty's Cruel Rivals; Or, The Fatal Birthday" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Dainty Chase, a charming and innocent girl, who faces jealousy from her cousins Olive and Ela as they all navigate their way through society, love, and rivalry, particularly concerning their wealthy relative Lovelace Ellsworth. As the plot unfolds, themes of ambition, deceit, and the complexities of young love take center stage against a backdrop of family dynamics. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Dainty, who is preparing for a summer trip to her aunt's country home where she hopes to charm Lovelace, who has just returned from Europe. Meanwhile, her cousins plot to undermine her, revealing their jealousy over her beauty and potential to attract Lovelace's attention. Dainty's sweet and trusting nature is contrasted sharply with the deviousness of Olive and Ela, setting the stage for a tale rife with tension and romantic entanglements. The opening chapters focus on establishing these characters and their differing motivations, while hinting at the emotional and dramatic conflicts that are sure to arise as they all converge at the family estate.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dainty's Cruel Rivals; Or, The Fatal Birthday
- Author credits: Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs. (1850–1937)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Aunts -- Fiction
- Cousins -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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