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Hester tells the story of the aging but powerful Catherine Vernon, and her conflict with the young and determined Hester, whose growing attachment to Edward, Catherine's favorite, spells disaster for all concerned. Catherine Vernon, jilted in her youth, has risen to power in a man's world as... read more
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- Miss Hester: Add a description of this character.
- Catherine Vernons
- Emma Ashton
- Mr. Edward
- Roland Ashton
- John Vernon
- Harry Vernon
- Ellen
- Mrs. Morgan
- Miss Matilda
- Algernon Merridew
- Cousin Catherine
- Harrys
- Rowley
- Grange
- Algy
- Mr. Rule
- Redborough
- Mr. Mildmay Vernon
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THE Banking House of the Vernons was known through all the Home Counties as only second to the Bank of England in stability and strength.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Margaret Oliphant (Author)
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.8
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