Unlucky: A Fragment of a Girl's Life by Caroline Austin
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"Unlucky: A Fragment of a Girl's Life" by Caroline Austin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young girl named Helen, who struggles with the stern discipline of her new stepmother, Mrs. Desmond, after her father's marriage to the woman. As Helen grapples with feelings of resentment and love, she navigates a tumultuous family dynamic that leads to dramatic events impacting their relationships. The opening
of the novel introduces us to the characters and lays the groundwork for the conflict. Helen's stepmother, Mrs. Desmond, is portrayed as well-meaning yet misguided in her approach to parenting, struggling to connect with her spirited stepdaughter. Their relationship is fraught with tension, highlighted by Mrs. Desmond's attempts to impose strict discipline on Helen, which only fuels the child's rebellious nature. As her father, Colonel Desmond, becomes increasingly influenced by his new wife, Helen feels alienated and misunderstood, leading to a series of emotional outbursts and confrontations. The dynamic quickly establishes a sense of impending turmoil in their lives, showcasing Helen's deep longing for familial acceptance and the challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Austin, Caroline |
|---|---|
| Title | Unlucky: A Fragment of a Girl's Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Dave Morgan, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Stepdaughters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35653 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35653-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 500 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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