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The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardy Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardy is a novel that revolves around the themes of identity, social status, and the power of storytelling. In this game, players will embark on a fact-matching journey similar to Ethelberta as they piece together important information fragments.

  • Players will need to use their detective skills to uncover key details hidden within the game.
  • Use spells to reveal hints that will help players progress in the game.
  • Players can also use spells to gain extra time when they are running out of time to solve a puzzle.
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  • Ethelberta is the protagonist of the story.
  • She is an attractive and intelligent young woman.
  • Ethelberta works as a governess to support her family.
  • She dreams of becoming a famous poet.
  • Ethelberta catches the attention of Lord Mountclere.
  • Lord Mountclere proposes to Ethelberta.
  • Ethelberta accepts the proposal, but keeps it a secret.
  • She continues to work as a governess while engaged to Lord Mountclere.
  • Ethelberta is introduced to Lord Petherwin, who is infatuated with her.
  • Lord Petherwin proposes to Ethelberta as well.
  • Ethelberta is torn between her love for Lord Petherwin and her engagement to Lord Mountclere.
  • She eventually breaks off her engagement to Lord Mountclere.
  • Ethelberta marries Lord Petherwin and becomes Lady Petherwin.
  • She struggles to fit into high society due to her lower social status.
  • Ethelberta's true identity as a governess is revealed to Lord Petherwin's family.
  • She faces judgment and criticism from society.
  • Ethelberta's marriage becomes strained.
  • She reunites with her former lover, Christopher Julian.
  • Ethelberta divorces Lord Petherwin and marries Christopher Julian.

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