The Younger Sister: A Novel, Volumes 1-3 by Mrs. Hubback

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Author Hubback, Mrs. (Catherine-Anne Austen), 1818-1877
Title The Younger Sister: A Novel, Volumes 1-3
Note Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Barry Abrahamsen as a combined version of Vols.
1-3 produced by Mary Glenn Krause, David Edwards, The
University of Iowa, Stanford University and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(University of Iowa)
Summary "The Younger Sister: A Novel, Volumes 1-3" by Mrs. Hubback is a romantic fiction novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the Reverend John Watson and his family, particularly focusing on his youngest daughter, Emma, as she navigates personal loss, family dynamics, and societal expectations. The narrative hints at themes of love, ambition, and the struggles faced by young women of the era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Reverend Watson, who has become a shadow of himself following the death of his wife. The story detailed the impact this loss has had on his family, particularly on his three daughters, who were left at the mercy of their father's indolence. Emma, the youngest, finds herself in a better situation when taken in by her wealthy uncle but is soon confronted with the challenges of reconnecting with her own family amid the complexities of social standing and romantic intrigues. The opening sets the stage for Emma's character development, providing a glimpse into her struggles with feelings of loss, familial affections, and the society’s expectations pressing upon her as she prepares for her first ball. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Motherless families -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Children of clergy -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 54066
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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