Janet McLaren, the Faithful Nurse by William Henry Giles Kingston
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"Janet McLaren, the Faithful Nurse" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds around the Morrison family, who face profound loss and hardship after both parents succumb to an epidemic, leaving their three children—Margaret, David, and Donald—in the care of their devoted nurse, Janet. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the struggle to maintain hope amid adversity, as Janet strives to raise the children
in challenging circumstances. At the start of the tale, we witness the dying moments of Donald Morrison, the children's father, as he grapples with the fate of his motherless children. Entrusted to the care of Janet, the family nurse, the children are taken from their Highland home to seashore town, where Janet dedicates herself to their upbringing. As they navigate their new life, the boys excel in school, while Margaret faces health issues that lead her to precarious situations, ultimately connecting her fate to a brave young boy named Alec. This opening sets the stage for a heartfelt journey, where themes of love, faith, and personal growth intertwine against a backdrop of significant life challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | Janet McLaren, the Faithful Nurse |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Canada -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Guardian and ward -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23069 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23069-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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