Castle  Rackrent
 

Castle Rackrent

by Maria Edgeworth

The story of the Edgeworth Family, if it were properly told, should be as long as the ARABIAN NIGHTS themselves; the thousand and one cheerful intelligent members of the circle, the amusing friends and relations, the charming surroundings, the cheerful hospitable home, all go to make up an almost unique history of a county family of great parts and no little character. The Edgeworths were... (read more)

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  • Amanda
    • Rated 4 stars

    Great dense fun gothic meandering

    Amanda wrote this review Sunday, June 15 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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