Heedless Hetty by Annette Lyster
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"Heedless Hetty" by Annette Lyster is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. It follows the story of a young girl named Hetty, who is known for her carelessness and heedlessness but possesses a kind heart. Caught between her responsibilities as a maid for the Eyre family and her own nature, Hetty's journey explores themes of growth, love, and the struggle to become more mindful amidst the trials of life,
particularly in caring for the delicate young Flora, or Miss Flo. At the start of the book, we meet Hetty as she faces the prospect of leaving home for her new position with the Eyre family, where she will assist in caring for the sickly Flora. The opening chapters depict Hetty's initial interactions with Mrs. Eyre and her mother, suggest her absent-mindedness, and reveal the personalities of the characters around her. Despite constant admonitions and a few blunders, Hetty's genuine desire to help and her capacity for love shine through. As Hetty grapples with her heedless nature, she seeks to prove herself worthy of the task ahead, while the emotional stakes rise with Flora's fragile health. The early narrative lays the foundation for Hetty’s potential transformation amidst the challenges she faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lyster, Annette, 1831-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Heedless Hetty |
| Original Publication | London: The Religious Tract Society, 1890. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Household employees -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71484 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71484-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 461 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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