Idols in the Heart: A Tale by A. L. O. E.
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"Idols in the Heart: A Tale" by A. L. O. E. is a fictional narrative written during the late 19th century. The novel revolves around Clemence Effingham, a young bride who navigates her new life as a stepmother in a cold and judgmental family dynamic. The story likely explores themes of societal expectations, identity, and the complexity of familial relationships, particularly as Clemence grapples with the challenges posed by her husband's children
and their aunt, Lady Selina. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the emotional landscape surrounding the arrival of Clemence, the new bride, in her husband Vincent's home. The opening chapter reveals the apprehension and resentment felt by his children, particularly Arabella and Louisa, as well as the manipulative influence of Lady Selina, their aunt. As services and interactions unfold, we witness a mix of curiosity, disdain, and internal struggles experienced by Clemence as she strives to forge connections with her stepchildren and adapt to her new role. The dynamics are complicated by her lower social standing compared to her husband's family, setting the stage for a tense exploration of relationships and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | Idols in the Heart: A Tale |
| Credits | Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Faith -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aunts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Poverty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Stepmothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60486 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 425 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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