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The Orphan Of The Rhine By Eleanor Sleath

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The Orphan of the Rhine by Eleanor Sleath was published in 1798. Julie de Rubine is an orphan who marries the Marchese de Montferrat. After she gives birth to Enrico, the Marchese tells her that the marriage is not valid. A few years later, he asks her to take care of an infant girl, use a false name and never ask why. In return, he will secure Enrico. Julie agrees and on her way to a new home she helps a man, La Roque.
The girl is named Laurette and they live in the castle of Elfinbach for nearly 18 years. Enrico and Laurette have feelings for each other, but Julie fears they might be related through the Marchese. One day, Julie finds la Roque who was imprisoned by the Marchese. She releases him, but loses her bracelet, therefore the Marchese learns about her deed, arranges her abduction and commands Laurette to go live with him. Before her departure, a monk approaches Laurette and tells her that she should not trust the Marchese and gives her a picture of her mother. The Marchese soon proposes marriage to Laurette. She refuses and overhears him …show more content…

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