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Title: The Gold that Glitters
The Mistakes of Jenny Lavender

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "The Gold that Glitters" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the aftermath of the execution of Charles I, following a young teenager named Jenny Lavender as she navigates life during turbulent times in Britain. She takes a position as a lady's maid at Colonel Lane's household, yearning for adventure and a noble life, yet soon finds herself grappling with her ambitions, family ties, and changing perspectives on love and social status. The opening of the novel introduces Jenny, a spirited sixteen-year-old, who is eager to leave her farm life behind and find excitement in service at the Colonel's estate. She faces conflict with her family, especially her grandmother, regarding her choices and romantic interests, including her admiration for the dashing Robin Featherstone. As Jenny adjusts to her new position, she finds both charm and constraint in her new environment, highlighting her initial dreams of grandeur against the reality of her role and the society’s expectations of her as a maid. The narrative sets the stage for Jenny's evolving character and hints at future challenges as she confronts the realities of her desires amidst the backdrop of a nation in upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Holt, Emily Sarah, 1836-1893

EBook No.: 21234

Published: Apr 27, 2007

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Gold that Glitters
The Mistakes of Jenny Lavender

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "The Gold that Glitters" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the aftermath of the execution of Charles I, following a young teenager named Jenny Lavender as she navigates life during turbulent times in Britain. She takes a position as a lady's maid at Colonel Lane's household, yearning for adventure and a noble life, yet soon finds herself grappling with her ambitions, family ties, and changing perspectives on love and social status. The opening of the novel introduces Jenny, a spirited sixteen-year-old, who is eager to leave her farm life behind and find excitement in service at the Colonel's estate. She faces conflict with her family, especially her grandmother, regarding her choices and romantic interests, including her admiration for the dashing Robin Featherstone. As Jenny adjusts to her new position, she finds both charm and constraint in her new environment, highlighting her initial dreams of grandeur against the reality of her role and the society’s expectations of her as a maid. The narrative sets the stage for Jenny's evolving character and hints at future challenges as she confronts the realities of her desires amidst the backdrop of a nation in upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Holt, Emily Sarah, 1836-1893

EBook No.: 21234

Published: Apr 27, 2007

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.