Out in the Forty-Five by Emily Sarah Holt

"Out in the Forty-Five, or Duncan Keith's Vow," by Emily Sarah Holt, is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of 1745 during the Jacobite uprisings, the story is narrated in a diary format by Caroline Courtenay, the youngest daughter of a country squire, as she explores her family's dynamics, societal expectations, and the politics of her time. Through her insights, readers can expect to delve into themes of personal growth, relationships, and the contrast between traditional values and emerging ideas. At the start of the novel, we meet Caroline and her three sisters living in the secluded setting of Brocklebank Fells. The unfolding narrative portrays Caroline's observations and interactions within her family, particularly with her Aunt Kezia, who often chastises the girls for their frivolity. The sisters' individual personalities are highlighted through their conversations: from Hatty's teasing nature to Sophy's practicality, which contrasts with Caroline's reflections on their lives as they navigate societal norms and their respective desires. With hints of political turmoil lurking beneath their domestic concerns, the opening establishes a rich exploration of character and context that continues to develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Holt, Emily Sarah, 1836-1893
Title Out in the Forty-Five
Duncan Keith's Vow
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Reading Level Reading ease score: 90.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 23766
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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