Elsie's Kith and Kin by Martha Finley

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Author Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Title Elsie's Kith and Kin
Note Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Elsie's Kith and Kin" by Martha Finley is a sentimental novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the lives of Edward and Zoe Travilla, a young couple navigating the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations. As they settle into their life together, the story explores their deep affection and the challenges that arise from unexpected guests and misunderstandings. The opening of the novel introduces Edward and Zoe in an intimate moment, highlighting their loving relationship as they cope with the absence of family members who have left for a winter retreat. Zoe, feeling lonely, finds comfort in Edward’s affection and his plans for their time together. However, their peaceful domestic life is soon disrupted by the arrival of Miss Deane, an unwelcome guest whose presence causes tension and misunderstandings between the couple. As the story unfolds, Zoe grapples with her emotions and insecurities, particularly when Edward becomes involved with Miss Deane. The dynamics of love, loyalty, and societal pressures begin to take shape, setting the stage for the trials and tribulations that will test their bond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children and death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Physicians -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sick -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Southern States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 14488
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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