Mam'selle Jo by Harriet T. Comstock
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"Mam'selle Jo" by Harriet T. Comstock is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story revolves around Jo Morey, a woman who has spent years toiling to free herself from her constraints and the burdens of her family's past. Despite her lack of physical beauty, Jo possesses a resilient spirit and a strong desire to find purpose and love in her life, particularly after a profound personal loss. The opening
of the book introduces Jo as she celebrates her newfound freedom after years of hard work, having just paid off her debts and feeling a mix of achievement and sadness. Set in the village of Point of Pines, Jo reflects on her past struggles and yearns for a future filled with love and community. As she contemplates her situation, a chance encounter leads her to bring an unnamed girl, later revealed to be Donelle, into her home—setting in motion a journey of discovery and connection. This narrative captures themes of resilience, the longing for companionship, and the quest for identity amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa), 1860-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Ward, E. F. (Edmund Franklin), 1892-1990 |
| Title | Mam'selle Jo |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Single women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Self-sacrifice -- Fiction |
| Subject | Saint Lawrence River Valley -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49361 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 630 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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