Fiander's Widow: A Novel by M. E. Francis
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"Fiander's Widow: A Novel" by M. E. Francis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Rosalie Goldring, a young widow grappling with the emotions and social challenges that arise after the death of her elderly husband, Elias Fiander. As she navigates her grief, she faces the complicated pressures from her community, which speculates about her future and potential remarriage while attempting to keep the farm running
smoothly. The opening of the novel introduces a somber scene following the death of Elias Fiander, leading to a contentious auction of his possessions. As the townspeople gather, we meet Rosalie, who expresses deep sorrow over the loss of her grandfatherly figure and everything beautiful tied to her life on the farm. Amid her grief, Rosalie is confronted with unsolicited advances from suitors and the community's gossip about her intentions regarding remarriage. Through dialogue with Elias Fiander's neighbor, Isaac Sharpe, it becomes clear that Rosalie feels isolated and misunderstood, striving to assert her independence while mourning the beloved figure in her life. The beginning captures her inner conflict between adhering to societal expectations and honoring her late husband's memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Francis, M. E., 1859-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fiander's Widow: A Novel |
| Credits | This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Widows -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dorset (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dairy farms -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66622 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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