Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles by Mrs. Henry Wood
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"Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of the Tait family, particularly focusing on the character of Jane Tait and the clergyman, Mr. Francis Tait, as well as the emerging character of Mr. Halliburton, who enters their lives and stirs up emotions and entanglements. Through their struggles and societal interactions, the narrative delves into themes of poverty,
charity, and the complexities of familial and romantic relationships, painting a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England. The opening of the novel introduces us to Reverend Francis Tait, a diligent and compassionate clergyman who orchestrates a weekly charity distribution in a poor London parish. On one such evening, he faces the harsh realities of poverty as he interacts with various widows seeking assistance, revealing both the kindness in his character and the stringent rules governing his parish charity. We also meet his daughter, Jane, who harbors gentle hopes for her family's future while balancing her own aspirations and helping her ill mother. As the characters navigate their challenges and a potential new boarder, Mr. Halliburton, enters their lives, the groundwork is laid for ensuing relationships and the explorations of love and obligation that define the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34587 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34587-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 716 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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