Carolina Lee by Lilian Bell

"Carolina Lee" by Lilian Bell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Carolina, an ardent young girl born in Paris to an American diplomat, who grapples with her identity as an expatriate while cherishing her Southern heritage. The narrative delves into her complex relationships, especially with her father, and explores themes of family legacy, cultural pride, and personal ambitions. The beginning of the novel paints a rich picture of Carolina's childhood and her yearning for connection with her Southern roots. Following her father's passionate tales, Carolina feels an intense desire to honor her lineage, particularly in regards to the family estate, Guildford. As she grows, her idyllic life is marred by the sudden loss of her parents, leaving her with a painful void and a yearning for the past. Amidst this turmoil, she grapples with her family's financial changes and the looming threat of losing Guildford, while a new and intriguing male character enters her life, adding a layer of complexity to her already tumultuous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Creator Bell, Lilian, 1867-1929
Illustrator Keith, Dora Wheeler, 1856-1940
Title Carolina Lee
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject People with disabilities -- Fiction
Subject Christian Science -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 40850
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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