The Daughter of a Soldier: A Colleen of South Ireland by L. T. Meade
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"The Daughter of a Soldier: A Colleen of South Ireland" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Maureen O'Brien, the orphaned daughter of a war hero, as she navigates the challenges and complexities of her relationships with her Uncle Patrick and his new wife, Mrs. O'Brien. Themes of familial love, hardship, and resilience are likely explored through Maureen's experiences
in the Irish countryside." "At the start of the novel, the idyllic summer setting introduces Maureen, a young girl now living with her uncle after the death of her father, a Major who died heroically in battle. As Maureen enjoys the beauty of nature and reflects on her place in her uncle's household, she grapples with a sense of unease regarding her future, particularly with the arrival of her step-auntie, who appears to regard her as an unwelcome burden. The narrative then shifts, revealing the tension between Maureen's innocent kindness and her step-aunt's harshness, setting the stage for dramatic developments as secrets and family dynamics unfold, including Mrs. O'Brien's plans to exclude Maureen from any inheritance." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 |
| LoC No. | 16015131 |
| Title | The Daughter of a Soldier: A Colleen of South Ireland |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MWS, Martin Pettit, 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: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ireland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62734 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 485 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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