A rolling stone by B. M. Croker
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"A Rolling Stone" by B. M. Croker is a novel set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the social dynamics and personal struggles of Lady Kesters, who is a clever and ambitious woman intertwined in the lives of her brother, Owen Wynyard, and their wealthy relatives. The narrative sets the stage for themes of class, ambition, and the quest for independence against a backdrop of British societal norms. The
opening of the book introduces Lady Kesters in her opulent home, where she anxiously awaits a visitor. This scene quickly transitions to a deeper exploration of her background, revealing her as the once overlooked relative who marries into wealth, transforming her life. We also learn about her brother Owen, who has returned from South America after getting into trouble. Owen faces familial pressure to establish himself, and Lady Kesters endeavors to guide him towards a more respectable position by suggesting he become a chauffeur for two elderly women, an idea that elicits mixed reactions. The reader is drawn into the lives of these characters as they navigate societal expectations and familial obligations, setting up intrigue for their upcoming challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary), 1849?-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | A rolling stone |
| Original Publication | London: F. V. White & Co., 1911. |
| Credits | MWS, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Household employees -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72076 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72076-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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