Project Gutenberg 2014-08-04 Public domain in the USA. 242 Harland, Marion 1830 1922 Terhune, Mary Virginia Hawes Hawes, Mary Virginia Terhune, Edward Payson, Mrs. Alone Dianne Nolan "Alone" by Marion Harland is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the emotional struggles of its main character, Ida Ross, who is grappling with the tragic death of her mother. As she navigates her newfound life as an orphan, the novel delves into her profound sense of isolation and her search for genuine companionship. The opening portion of the book immediately immerses readers in a somber atmosphere, highlighting Ida's heartbreaking experience at her mother's funeral. The ceremony poignantly captures the deep sorrow of loss, emphasizing the profound bond between Ida and her mother. The narrative then shifts to the young girl’s painful transition into her new life with a guardian who lacks warmth and understanding. Harland's writing paints a vivid picture of Ida's emotions, showcasing her yearning for love and her struggle against a world that seems indifferent to her suffering. As the story progresses, the dynamics between Ida and the people around her, including her cold guardian and new acquaintances, promise a deeper exploration of her character and the challenges she must face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46505/46505-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 893213 2025-07-18T16:14:59.931952 text/html 891810 2024-10-24T09:43:32 text/html 584287 2025-07-18T16:15:10.955842 application/epub+zip 598588 2025-07-18T16:15:01.671878 application/epub+zip 437278 2025-07-18T16:15:00.807942 application/epub+zip 857974 2025-07-18T16:15:18.097805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 778633 2025-07-18T16:15:09.887835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 618102 2022-09-21T07:08:04.176481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 826350 2025-07-18T16:14:57.910889 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 806696 2024-10-24T09:43:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16695 2025-07-18T16:15:18.245796 application/rdf+xml 14270 2025-07-18T16:15:00.926963 image/jpeg 2358 2025-07-18T16:15:00.869866 image/jpeg 550520 2025-07-18T16:15:00.004933 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