Marguerite Verne; Or, Scenes from Canadian Life by Rebecca Agatha Armour
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"Marguerite Verne; Or, Scenes from Canadian Life" by Rebecca Agatha Armour is a novel penned during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the charming city of St. John, New Brunswick, during a festive New Year's Eve, and introduces characters navigating the intricacies of social life, family dynamics, and personal aspirations against a backdrop of Canadian society. The main character, Marguerite Verne, is depicted as a thoughtful and compassionate young woman,
poised to balance familial expectations with the yearning for personal happiness and self-discovery. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to New Year's Eve in St. John, where Marguerite is seen mingling with friends and family amidst a lively atmosphere. The opening scene highlights her encounters with her brother Charlie and Mr. Phillip Lawson, with whom she shares a growing camaraderie. As the chapter progresses, the familial context of Marguerite's life is established, particularly the contrasting personalities within the Verne household, including her self-absorbed sister Evelyn and their ambitious mother, Mrs. Verne, who desires grand matches for her daughters. The narrative hints at a deeper storyline involving Marguerite’s romantic interests and societal expectations, setting the stage for her development throughout the novel. Through richly descriptive passages and character dynamics, the opening portion invites readers into a world of charm, challenge, and relatable themes of love and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Armour, Rebecca Agatha, 1845-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | Marguerite Verne; Or, Scenes from Canadian Life |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by Andrea Ball, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | New Brunswick -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6945 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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