The Tower Rooms by Mary Grant Bruce
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"The Tower Rooms" by Mary Grant Bruce is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age story follows a young woman named Doris Earle, who feels both exhausted from her teaching job and financially strained alongside her brother Colin and sister Madge. Seeking a transformative escape, she replies to an advertisement for a position as a governess in a rural household, led by the seemingly eccentric Mrs. McNab. At the
start of the novel, Doris grapples with the challenges of her teaching position, balancing familial responsibilities and the pressures of her work. Frustration builds as she faces a demanding school environment and the looming threat of losing her job while attempting to provide for her family's needs. After receiving an unexpected invitation from Mrs. McNab, who requires help with her children and house when their governess takes a holiday, Doris embarks on a journey to The Towers. This initial exploration sets the stage for her new life, complete with mischievous children and an enigmatic employer, as she seeks to find her place and happiness in this new adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bruce, Mary Grant, 1878-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Tower Rooms |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Ward, Lock & Co. LImited,1926. |
| Credits | Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Australia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Governesses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Burglary -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country homes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69611 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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