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Orville College: A Story

By Mrs. Henry Wood
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The narrative follows life at a private college under a genial head master as boys return to term. It sketches friendships, nicknames, and social hierarchies among residents and day pupils, and depicts daily routines, lodgings, and school pastimes. Pranks and rivalries escalate into a pistol injury and a formal duel, triggering investigation, revelations, and moral reckonings. Intervening episodes mix comic mishaps, domestic scenes, examinations, and accidents, and the story concludes with reconciliations and the restoration of orderly college life.

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Mrs. Henry Wood

Mrs. Henry Wood, born Ellen Wood, was a prominent English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her sensational and romantic fiction. Her most famous work, "East Lynne," published in 1861, became a bestseller and is often credited with shaping the genre of domestic fiction. Wood's novels frequently explore themes of morality, social issues, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the Victorian era's values and concerns. Over her prolific career, she authored numerous novels, including "A Life's Secret" and "Johnny Ludlow," which further established her reputation as a significant figure in Victorian literature.

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