Project Gutenberg 2006-01-18 Public domain in the USA. 148 McClelland, M. G. (Mary Greenway) 1853 1895 McClelland, Mary Greenway McClelland, Margaret Greenway Princess E-text prepared by Al Haines "Princess" by M. G. McClelland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the Smith family, particularly focusing on General Percival Smith and his children, who face discontent regarding their relocation from New York to Virginia. Central characters include the rebellious daughters, Norma and Blanche, their ailing brother Warner, and the well-meaning but overwhelmed mother, who strives to maintain family harmony amidst the turmoil surrounding the move. The opening of the book introduces the Smith family as they react to the news of their impending move to Virginia, which elicits a strong turmoil of emotions, especially from the young ladies. The general, motivated by his son's health needs, seeks to provide a fresh start in a pastoral setting, while the girls envision a life of discomfort and monotony. The narrative quickly establishes tensions within the family dynamic, with Mrs. Smith caught between her children's disappointment and her husband's determination, showcasing the complexities of familial obligations and individual desires. The tone is both atmospheric and character-driven, plunging the reader into the societal expectations and personal struggles of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Divorce -- Fiction Virginia -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 371081 2025-08-07T11:54:52.711015 text/html 370902 2025-01-17T14:36:08.784849 text/html 208636 2025-08-07T11:54:58.266963 application/epub+zip 213160 2025-08-07T11:54:54.340980 application/epub+zip 213161 2025-08-07T11:54:53.306971 application/epub+zip 348596 2025-08-07T11:55:01.517918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319246 2025-08-07T11:54:57.652973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301712 2022-09-08T11:39:37.708629 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346904 2025-08-07T11:54:52.328961 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 346782 2006-01-18T10:47:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 346789 2006-01-18T10:47:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19288 2025-08-07T11:55:01.640940 application/rdf+xml 9423 2025-08-07T11:54:53.782969 image/jpeg 2635 2025-08-07T11:54:53.542960 image/jpeg 136470 2006-01-18T10:47:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 136469 2006-01-18T10:47:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 205755 2025-08-07T11:54:52.740986 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog