The High Heart by Basil King
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| Author | King, Basil, 1859-1928 |
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| Title | The High Heart |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The High Heart" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Alexandra Adare, a young Canadian woman navigating social dynamics and familial expectations in American high society. As she works as a nursery governess, her life becomes intertwined with the affluent Brokenshire family, particularly involving her complex feelings towards Hugh Brokenshire, who aspires to marry her despite his father's disapproval. The opening of the novel introduces us to Alexandra's life and circumstances as she becomes acquainted with the Rossiters, a family that showcases the intricate dynamics of class and expectation. She reflects on her past experiences and interactions with Mrs. Rossiter while forming her perceptions about her new role. The stage is set for the conflict as Alexandra encounters various family members and other social figures, notably the imposing J. Howard Brokenshire, Hugh's father, who represents the societal pressures that dictate their paths. Through Alexandra’s perspective, we gain insight into her thoughts on love, duty, and the struggle between personal desires and external expectations, hinting at a central conflict that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Governesses -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35463 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 99 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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