Outside Inn by Ethel M. Kelley
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"Outside Inn" by Ethel M. Kelley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Nancy Calory Martin, a young woman who unexpectedly inherits a substantial fortune from her uncle and grapples with her newfound wealth while pursuing her dream of opening a tea-room. Striving to balance her ambitions with the responsibilities that come with her legacy, Nancy is caught between her desire for independence and societal expectations. The
opening of the novel introduces Nancy as she unpacks valuable china in a dusty basement, emphasizing her practical demeanor and passion for running a tea-room. Her friend Billy tries to help her understand the gravity of her inheritance, revealing that she is now a wealthy heiress. While Nancy initially rejects the idea of her fortune interfering with her dreams, her internal conflict is evident as she cherishes her vision of providing quality food to her community. The dynamics between Nancy, Billy, and other characters hint at the challenges and relationships that will shape her journey, setting the stage for an exploration of life's practicalities versus personal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kelley, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1878-1955 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | King, W. B. |
| LoC No. | 20007519 |
| Title | Outside Inn |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30483 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30483-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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