Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 303 Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) 1823 1901 Yonge, Charlotte Mary Yonge, C. M. (Charlotte Mary) Magnum Bonum; Or, Mother Carey's Brood Produced by Sandra Laythorpe and David Widger "Magnum Bonum; Or, Mother Carey's Brood" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the lives of the Brownlow family, particularly focusing on Joseph Brownlow, his widowed mother, and a young orphan girl named Caroline Allen, who becomes a significant part of their household and ultimately a beloved member of the family. The book delves into themes of compassion, love, and the dynamics of family life. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Joe Brownlow, who advocates for inviting Miss Allen to spend her holidays with them as she has no home. He reminisces about his own childhood association with her family's struggles and instantly feels a sense of duty towards her. The opening chapters set the stage for Caroline's arrival at the Brownlow household, highlighting her innocence, charm, and the deep sense of wonder she feels upon experiencing care and beauty for the first time. Mrs. Brownlow, Joe's mother, showers love and kindness on Caroline, and simultaneous hints at a budding romance between Joe and Caroline create an engaging backdrop for the unfolding familial relationships and new beginnings. The narrative captures both heartbreak and hope, promising an exploration of life’s challenges and joys as it develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Domestic fiction Religious fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1536660 2025-07-02T13:16:38.333050 text/html 1627235 2021-02-26T01:01:17 text/html 627896 2025-07-02T13:16:54.412968 application/epub+zip 655642 2025-07-02T13:16:42.331061 application/epub+zip 629997 2025-07-02T13:16:40.771072 application/epub+zip 1127633 2025-07-02T13:17:03.842975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1061312 2025-07-02T13:16:53.349006 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1027513 2022-09-03T05:44:16.412995 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1323075 2025-07-02T13:16:33.852066 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1322829 2016-10-13T05:11:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1291129 2012-08-17T10:26:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1291120 2012-08-17T10:26:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23006 2025-07-02T13:17:03.989949 application/rdf+xml 16859 2025-07-02T13:16:41.304015 image/jpeg 3896 2025-07-02T13:16:41.037011 image/jpeg 504342 2016-10-13T05:14:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 500292 2012-08-17T10:29:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 533298 2021-02-26T01:01:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 500262 2012-08-17T10:29:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 614815 2025-07-02T13:16:38.440051 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