The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alcott, Louisa May (1832–1888).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story" by Alcott is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Maurice Treherne, a once-spirited man who has become a cripple after a misfortune at sea while saving his wealthy cousin, Jasper. The unfolding drama explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of human desires amidst the backdrop of a Christmas setting. The opening of the book establishes a rich tapestry of relationships and intrigue among the characters, primarily focusing on Maurice, who is now confined to a wheelchair but maintains a dignified strength and spirit despite his challenges. As he converses with relatives and friends, we learn of the complex dynamics between him, his beloved cousin Octavia, and the newcomer Mrs. Snowdon, whose return ignites past feelings and presents potential conflicts. The chapter effectively sets the emotional tone, hinting at unresolved tensions and potential romance, especially concerning the feelings between Maurice and Octavia, while foreshadowing further complications introduced by Mrs. Snowdon’s lingering connections to Maurice’s past.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story
- Author credits: Alcott, Louisa May (1832–1888)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christmas stories
- Forgers -- Fiction
- Ghost stories
- Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Young men -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
- Christmas
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