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Macnaughtan, S. (Sarah)
1864
1916
Macnaughtan, Sarah Broom
Peter and Jane; Or, The Missing Heir
E-text prepared by Al Haines
"Peter and Jane; Or, The Missing Heir" by S. Macnaughtan is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Peter Ogilvie and his mother, Mrs. Ogilvie, as they navigate their lives filled with wealth, societal expectations, and personal tragedies. The narrative hints at issues of family legacy and the complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on Mrs. Ogilvie's character, which is marked by a sharp wit and a detached demeanor toward emotional matters. The opening of the book introduces Mrs. Ogilvie, a strong-willed woman with a complex personality and an intriguing past. As she reads the "Court Journal" in her drawing-room, the text sets the stage for her relationships with her husband, Colonel Ogilvie, and their son, Peter, who is their remaining joy after the loss of their other children. We see glimpses of familial tensions, particularly surrounding expectations of heirs and the emotional estrangement within the Ogilvie family. The chapters explore Mrs. Ogilvie's relationships with the neighboring community and her friend Jane Erskine, highlighting contrasts in their characters and social standings, while also painting a vivid picture of their world and the societal constraints they operate within. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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