| Author |
Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs., 1843-1926 |
| Title |
The Heatherford Fortune
a sequel to the Magic Cameo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Darleen Dove, Shannon Barker, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Heatherford Fortune" by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story serves as a sequel to "The Magic Cameo" and focuses on the character Mollie Heatherford, a brave and resourceful young woman striving to support her ailing father amidst her challenging circumstances. The narrative explores themes of heroism, friendship, and the pursuit of a new beginning. The opening of the novel introduces Mollie as she reflects on her recent courageous act of saving a child named Lucille from danger. Following her heroics, she receives a letter from Lucille's grandfather, Monsieur Jules Lamonti, expressing gratitude and seeking a meeting. The chapter unfolds with their first encounter, highlighting Mollie's polite demeanor and mutual respect as they discuss the care of Lucille and the complications surrounding a careless nurse. As the story progresses, Mollie faces new challenges, including the financial burden of caring for her father, her appointment as Monsieur Lamonti's secretary, and an unexpected proposal from him that forces her to confront her own feelings and the future she desires. This sets the stage for her personal growth and the evolution of relationships that will define her journey throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38006 |
| Release Date |
Nov 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 15, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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