Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 (of 3): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 (of 3): author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 (of 3) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lewes, George Henry (1817–1878).
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"Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 (of 3)" by George Henry Lewes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives of the three titular characters, focusing particularly on the sisters Rose and Blanche, and their complex familial dynamics, including their stepmother and the effects of their mother’s recent death. The novel explores themes of will, strength of character, and the subtleties of human relationships, set against a backdrop of English society's moral expectations. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a series of somber events following the death of Mrs. Vyner, as her husband Meredith and their daughters—Rose, Blanche, and Violet—struggle to cope with their loss. Captain Heath, a close friend of the deceased, visits the Vyner household, emphasizing the depth of their mourning and foreshadowing future interactions. The narrative then shifts four years ahead, depicting Rose and Blanche as they adjust to life under the manipulative influence of their stepmother, Mary Hardcastle. Each character’s distinct personality begins to emerge, setting the stage for the internal and external conflicts they will face, particularly as Violet’s feelings of disdain towards their stepmother build. The opening portion establishes an atmosphere ripe with emotional complexity and hints at the trials ahead for its characters.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 (of 3)
- Author credits: Lewes, George Henry (1817–1878)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Families -- Fiction
- Mate selection -- Fiction
- Sisters -- Fiction
- Stepmothers -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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