![]() This book has 819 pages in the PDF version, and was originally published in 1876. ![]() From this point, the plot breaks off into two separate flashbacks, one which gives us the history of Gwendolen Harleth and one of Daniel Deronda. In a fateful moment, however, her necklace is returned to her by a porter, and she realises that Daniel saw her pawn the necklace and redeemed it for her. In despair at losing all her money, Gwendolen pawns a necklace and debates gambling again to make her fortune. The next day, Gwendolen receives a letter from her mother telling her that the family is financially ruined and asking her to come home. Daniel finds himself attracted to, but wary of, the beautiful, stubborn, and selfish Gwendolen, whom he sees losing all her winnings in a game of roulette. ![]() The novel begins in late August 1865 with the meeting of Daniel Deronda and Gwendolen Harleth in the fictional town of Leubronn, Germany. ![]() ![]() The book contains two main strains of plot, united by the title character. Daniel Deronda George EliotĪvailable to download for free in PDF, epub, and Kindle ebook formats.ĭaniel Deronda is a novel by George Eliot, first published in 1876. ![]()
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