Not Without Thorns by Mrs. Molesworth

"Not Without Thorns" by Mrs. Molesworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of young characters navigating the complexities of social interactions and familial ties in a manufacturing town named Wareborough. The focus seems to be on themes of youth, beauty, and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces a foggy evening in December, setting a dreary atmosphere in Wareborough. A young man, Captain Chancellor, arrives at Barnwood Terrace, where he meets various characters including the intriguing and pretty Eugenia Laurence. As the story unfolds, it hints at budding relationships and social dynamics, especially between Captain Chancellor and Eugenia, along with the interactions within a gathering characterized by the intricacies of young love and the challenges of rising social tensions. The characters' conversations and encounters suggest an exploration of their inner feelings, mirroring the broader societal pressures faced in their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921
Title Not Without Thorns
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Reading Level Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Husband and wife -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 43106
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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