Old Mr. Tredgold by Mrs. Oliphant

"Old Mr. Tredgold" by Mrs. Oliphant is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of two sisters, Katherine and Stella Tredgold, and their interactions with their father, Mr. Tredgold, a retired City man. The narrative delves into themes of familial relationships, societal expectations, and the contrasting personalities of the sisters, with Katherine being more serious while Stella is characterized by her charm and vivacity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Tredgold family, who have settled in a beautiful home on the Isle of Wight. As the two sisters navigate their social lives, we see the dynamics of favoritism and the challenges Katherine faces as she lives in Stella's shadow. While Katherine is depicted as responsible and somewhat reserved, Stella captures everyone's attention with her lively spirit. The opening chapters set the stage for an impending societal picnic, which becomes a pivotal moment, leading to a thrilling incident involving a boat outing that tests family bonds and personal growth amidst the backdrop of class and gender expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Title Old Mr. Tredgold
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 55155
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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