The Farringdons by Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler
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"The Farringdons" by Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the Farringdon family, particularly focusing on Maria and Anne Farringdon, who are the daughters and co-heiresses involved in the family business of ironworks in the fictional town of Sedgehill. The story touches on themes of duty, love, and societal expectations, intertwining the characters' personal lives with the backdrop of their Methodist upbringing. At
the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the stark contrast between the industrial east and the picturesque west of Sedgehill. The Farringdons hold a significant social standing, with Maria being a strong-willed manager of the family ironworks while her gentler sister, Anne, navigates life in the shadows of their imposing legacy. The opening chapters also present Elisabeth, their adopted cousin, who yearns for acceptance and grapples with feelings of inadequacy regarding her looks and intelligence. Her vibrant imagination brings her character to life, making her a central figure within the household dynamic, as she seeks to understand her place in a world shaped by family expectations and societal norms. The narrative foreshadows the complexities that will arise as the characters navigate their relationships and personal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fowler, Ellen Thorneycroft, 1860-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Farringdons |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Black Country (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19798 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19798-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 547 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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