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Burnham, Clara Louise
1854
1927
Burnham, Clara Louise Root
The Queen of Farrandale: A Novel
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"The Queen of Farrandale: A Novel" by Clara Louise Burnham is a fiction book written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of characters connected to a wealthy and influential woman named Susanna Frink, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and familial connections. Central to the narrative are her interactions with her great-nephew Hugh Stanwood, a disenchanted young man seeking purpose after returning from war, and John Ogden, a man with past ties to the family. The opening of the novel establishes a poignant moment in the life of Hugh Sinclair, who is portrayed as a ne'er-do-well living in a slum, grappling with feelings of disillusionment. The narrative unfolds through his meeting with John Ogden, who recalls Hugh's sister, Carol, and reveals the complex family dynamics tied to their wealthy aunt, Susanna Frink. The chapter hints at Hugh's potential transformation as Ogden proposes a plan for him to secure a better future, while the introduction of other characters, particularly Susanna Frink herself, suggests a larger exploration of themes such as wealth, duty, and the search for identity against the backdrop of a changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Love stories
Older women -- Fiction
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Fiction
Families -- Fiction
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