Won at last : or, Mrs. Briscoe's nephews by Agnes Giberne
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"Won at Last: or, Mrs. Briscoe's Nephews" by Agnes Giberne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a struggling family of nine, primarily focusing on the dynamics between the parents, their children, and a new young relative named Maimie Browne, who unexpectedly arrives at their doorstep. The family navigates financial difficulties while tackling the challenges of raising children with different personalities and aspirations. At the start
of the book, we meet Cherry, a diligent and responsible sixteen-year-old, and her twin brother Cresswell, who emits a sense of entitlement. Their mother is burdened with managing their household on a limited income. The narrative quickly introduces tension surrounding financial constraints and the arrival of Maimie, who asserts herself into the family's life, despite the lack of communication from her stepfather. As the family grapples with their situation, themes of obligation, sacrifice, and love unfold, setting the stage for their joint journey through adversity and adjustment in the face of new challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Won at last : or, Mrs. Briscoe's nephews |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: John F. Shaw and Co., 1892. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Poor families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wills -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71133 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71133-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Last Update | Jul 22, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 481 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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