The Daughter of a Soldier: A Colleen of South Ireland by L. T. Meade

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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 (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 62734
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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