A Colony of Girls by Kate Livingston Willard
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"A Colony of Girls" by Kate Livingston Willard is a novel written in the early 1890s. The story revolves around the lives of the Lawrence sisters—Helen, Nathalie, and Jean—as they navigate the joys and challenges of adolescence in a close-knit community. The narrative paints a vivid picture of their idyllic life in the quaint town of Hetherford, emphasizing themes of friendship, responsibility, and the complexities of growing up, particularly as the girls
begin to encounter romantic interests. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Lawrence household, highlighting Helen, the eldest sister, who bears the weight of familial responsibilities after the loss of their parents. As the story unfolds, we meet the lively and playful characters that populate their world, including younger siblings and friends, which sets a background of youthful camaraderie and light-hearted banter. The interactions among the characters emphasize their close relationships, while subtle tensions hint at the impending arrival of romantic interests that will disrupt their harmonious existence. Through charming dialogues and rich descriptions, the novel captures the youthful spirit and emotional depth of the sisters’ lives, setting the stage for their journey towards maturity and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Willard, Kate Livingston |
|---|---|
| Title | A Colony of Girls |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Country homes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41010 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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