Miss Billy by Eleanor H. Porter

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Author Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman), 1868-1920
Title Miss Billy
Credits Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary "Miss Billy" by Eleanor H. Porter is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Billy Neilson, who is navigating her newfound independence after the death of her aunt, which has left her feeling quite alone in the world. Seeking connection and family, she decides to reach out to her father's old friend, William Henshaw, whom she has never met, and expresses her desire to come and live with him. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Billy as she writes a heartfelt letter to her "Uncle William" sharing her loneliness and her enthusiasm for their potential new relationship. The opening chapters detail her optimistic and impulsive nature as she eagerly prepares to leave her old life behind and venture into the unknown with the hopes of creating a new home. The narrative sets up the contrast between Billy's lively spirit and the more subdued, structured lives of the Henshaw brothers, who are left grappling with the unexpected arrival of a young woman into their predominantly male household. The dynamic promises to bring both challenges and humor, as the brothers must adjust to the changes that Billy's presence will inevitably bring. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Orphans -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 3266
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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