Project Gutenberg 2007-01-07 Public domain in the USA. 145 Leslie, Emma 1838 1909 Dixon, Emma Boultwood, Emma Kate's ordeal E-text prepared by Al Haines "Kate's Ordeal" by Emma Leslie is a novel written during the late 19th century. This coming-of-age story focuses on the trials and tribulations faced by a young girl named Kate Haydon as she embarks on her journey from a small village to the bustling city of London. The book explores themes related to the challenges of growing up, the moral dilemmas associated with choices, and the effects of societal expectations on young women during this period. The narrative centers around Kate's excitement and ambition to leave home for a job in London, working in a baker's shop where her cousin, Marion, is already employed. Initially exhilarated by her new life, Kate soon finds herself swept into a world of temptation and deceit, influenced by her cousin and her new acquaintances. As events unfold, Kate faces serious consequences for her choices—including a wrongful accusation of theft which leads to her imprisonment. Through her struggles, the story delves into her moral conflicts, her feelings of shame, and ultimately her quest for redemption, highlighting the importance of integrity, faith, and support from loved ones in overcoming life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction London (England) -- Juvenile fiction Young women -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Novels Category: British Literature 135548 2025-08-08T12:48:10.028558 text/html 130515 2007-01-07T08:13:50 text/html 289167 2025-08-08T12:48:14.779575 application/epub+zip 290874 2025-08-08T12:48:11.888543 application/epub+zip 107005 2025-08-08T12:48:10.738564 application/epub+zip 376337 2025-08-08T12:48:16.803565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366587 2025-08-08T12:48:14.052531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157128 2022-09-09T13:54:47.838320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116830 2025-08-08T12:48:09.458553 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 116649 2021-01-01T16:47:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19185 2025-08-08T12:48:16.950567 application/rdf+xml 9999 2025-08-08T12:48:11.236568 image/jpeg 2830 2025-08-08T12:48:10.984570 image/jpeg 222994 2021-01-01T16:47:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 42033 2021-01-01T16:47:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 280723 2025-08-08T12:48:10.058583 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 en.wikipedia