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by Rhoda Broughton · 1840–1920
"Doctor Cupid: A Novel" by Rhoda Broughton is a work of fiction likely written in the late 19th century. This novel introduces readers to the lives of the Lambton sisters, especially focusing on Peggy and Prue, who navigate their experiences and interactions while living in a small residence in the shadows of a larger estate. The themes of social observation, youthful aspirations, and romantic entanglements appear to be at the forefront of this narrative. At the start of the story, we are immersed in the charming yet complicated world of the two sisters and their reflections on life within the constraints of societal expectations and personal desires. The opening section features their wry assessments of what they owe to the "Big House"—the larger estate nearby—and the culture around them. Through playful dialogue, we see the sisters' personalities come to life, with Peggy displaying a blend of practicality and introspection, while Prue embodies youthful exuberance. This charming glimpse into their lives sets the stage for a narrative filled with humor, growing pains, and the pursuit of love, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by societal norms and the intricacies of relationships in a bygone era.
Summary generated automatically by Project Gutenberg.
- Read time
- 561 min
- Words
- 123,350
- Chapters
- 43
- Paragraphs
- 2,638
- Price
- Free
- English fiction -- Welsh authors
John has got her!
John hat sie!
Not at all!
Überhaupt nicht!
She has slipped between his fingers, and he has measured his length on the grass!
Sie ist zwischen seinen Fingern durchgeschlüpft, und er hat seine Länge auf dem Gras gemessen!
Then it is Freddy's turn, but she runs between his legs, and down goes he too.
Dann ist es Fredys Zeit, aber sie läuft zwischen seinen Beinen hindurch, und auch er geht zu Boden.
Certainly she is a gallant hen!
Gewiss ist sie ein tapferes Huhn!
John is up again, and now both he and Peggy make an unsuccessful lunge at her as she passes;
John ist wieder aufgestanden, und jetzt machen sowohl er als auch Peggy einen erfolglosen Stoß auf sie, als sie vorbeikommt;
and if it had not been for Mink, who adroitly pinned her by the wing--a feat for which he was afterwards much blamed,
und wenn es nicht Mink gewesen wäre, der sie geschickt am Flügel festnadelte – eine Leistung, für die er später viel getadelt wurde,
though they profited by his discourtesy--they would probably still have been tumbling over each other in pursuit of that speckled hen.
obwohl sie von seiner Unhöflichkeit profitierten – wären sie wahrscheinlich immer noch übereinander gestolpert, in Verfolgung dieses gefleckten Huhns.
At the moment when Peggy and John had made their joint and futile grab at the object of their chase, her hand had come with some violence into contact with his wounded one.
In dem Moment, als Peggy und John ihren gemeinsamen und nutzlosen Griff nach dem Objekt ihrer Verfolgung machten, kam ihre Hand mit einiger Gewalt mit seiner verletzten Hand in Berührung.
Instantly she is off her guard, and down from her stilts.
Sofort ist sie von der Wache, und von ihren Stelzen.
About the author

Rhoda Broughton1840–1920
Rhoda Broughton (1840–1920) was a prolific Welsh novelist who began her literary career with the support of her uncle, Sheridan le Fanu.
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- German, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #35548
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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