Old comrades by Agnes Giberne

"Old Comrades" by Agnes Giberne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily revolves around Dorothea Tracy, the daughter of Colonel Tracy, as she navigates her new life after reuniting with her father following her education in a Yorkshire school. The novel explores themes of loneliness, the complexities of familial relationships, and the budding of new acquaintances in a society marked by social expectations. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Dorothea and her father, who live in somewhat dreary London lodgings. The Colonel, a retired military man, has grown accustomed to a solitary and strict life, which leaves Dorothea feeling isolated and yearning for companionship. This initial chapter details their interactions, revealing the Colonel's gruff demeanor and Dorothea's patience and desire for connection, especially highlighted during a Christmas Eve that lacks warmth and festive spirit. Furthermore, a Christmas card received by the Colonel sparks thoughts of past friendships and unresolved conflicts, setting the stage for themes of reconciliation and human connection that will unfold in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939
Title Old comrades
Original Publication United Kingdom: John F. Shaw and Co., 1896.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Romance fiction
Subject Veterans -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 71978
Release Date
Last Update Nov 6, 2023
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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