The heiress of McGregor : or, Living for self by Lucy Ellen Guernsey
"The Heiress of McGregor; or, Living for Self" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Marion McGregor, the titular heiress, as she navigates family dynamics, personal disappointments, and societal expectations in a rural setting. The narrative promises exploration of themes such as duty, ambition, and the struggles of a young woman yearning for a life beyond her immediate circumstances. At the start
of the novel, we meet Marion, who is deeply absorbed in her thoughts as she returns home from school, reflecting on her recent punishment for failing to complete an arithmetic lesson. In her family home, readers are introduced to her grandfather, Hector, and her aunt, Barbara, who play significant roles in her upbringing. Throughout this opening portion, Marion grapples with feelings of vanity and discontent, particularly regarding her educational opportunities compared to those of her peers. The stage is set for her character journey, revealing early tensions and aspirations that will likely drive the story forward. Additionally, an undercurrent of social critique emerges through the interactions between different characters, hinting at broader themes of class and ambition that Guernsey may explore further in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Guernsey, Lucy Ellen, 1826-1899 |
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| Title | The heiress of McGregor : or, Living for self |
| Original Publication | United States: American Sunday-School Union, 1875. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sunday school literature |
| Subject | Selfishness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | New England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75338 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 327 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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