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Oswald Cray: A Novel

By Henry Wood

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a town disrupted by change, a doctor's hopes for his daughter's happiness are challenged by a young man's ambition and the weight of family secrets.

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2018-10-29
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Summary

"Oswald Cray: A Novel" by Henry Wood is a story set in the changing town of Hallingham, where the arrival of the railway clashes with old traditions. Dr. Davenal, a caring surgeon troubled by personal loss, watches his daughter Caroline become involved with Mark Cray. The story hints at issues of social standing and family history, as Mark's ambitious intentions and the town's dynamics threaten to complicate the budding romance. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of societal shifts on personal relationships, all wrapped in a narrative style that emphasizes character development and social observation.

About the Author

Ellen Price was an English novelist better known as Mrs. Henry Wood. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books sold well internationally and were widely read in the United States. In her time, she surpassed Charles Dickens in fame in Australia.

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