The Senator's Bride: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Senator's Bride is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs. (1850–1937).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Senator's Bride" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the intertwining lives of its central characters, particularly Bruce Conway, who is caught in the throes of love and societal expectations, and Grace Grey, a beautiful and innocent young woman whose heart may be doomed by circumstances beyond her control. The story appears to delve into themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of societal status on personal relationships. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a serene spring evening in Norfolk, Virginia, where Bruce Conway and his friend Captain Clendenon observe Grace Grey gathering flowers in a stunning garden. Bruce grapples with his admiration for Grace, but is encumbered by his aunt's stern wishes against pursuing her due to family pressures and impending wealth. As he prepares to leave for Europe, their mutual feelings become apparent, leading to emotional turmoil when Bruce decides to distance himself to protect them both. The opening sets up a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the consequences of choices, hinting at complications that will unfold as their lives intersect with societal expectations and personal desires.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Senator's Bride
- Author credits: Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs. (1850–1937)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Married women -- Fiction
- Virginia -- Fiction
- Yellow fever -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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