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Title: Won at last : or, Mrs. Briscoe's nephews
Original Publication: United Kingdom: John F. Shaw and Co., 1892.
Summary: "Won at Last: or, Mrs. Briscoe's Nephews" by Agnes Giberne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a struggling family of nine, primarily focusing on the dynamics between the parents, their children, and a new young relative named Maimie Browne, who unexpectedly arrives at their doorstep. The family navigates financial difficulties while tackling the challenges of raising children with different personalities and aspirations. At the start of the book, we meet Cherry, a diligent and responsible sixteen-year-old, and her twin brother Cresswell, who emits a sense of entitlement. Their mother is burdened with managing their household on a limited income. The narrative quickly introduces tension surrounding financial constraints and the arrival of Maimie, who asserts herself into the family's life, despite the lack of communication from her stepfather. As the family grapples with their situation, themes of obligation, sacrifice, and love unfold, setting the stage for their joint journey through adversity and adjustment in the face of new challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939
EBook No.: 71133
Published: Jul 6, 2023
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Poor families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Wills -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Won at last : or, Mrs. Briscoe's nephews
Original Publication: United Kingdom: John F. Shaw and Co., 1892.
Summary: "Won at Last: or, Mrs. Briscoe's Nephews" by Agnes Giberne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a struggling family of nine, primarily focusing on the dynamics between the parents, their children, and a new young relative named Maimie Browne, who unexpectedly arrives at their doorstep. The family navigates financial difficulties while tackling the challenges of raising children with different personalities and aspirations. At the start of the book, we meet Cherry, a diligent and responsible sixteen-year-old, and her twin brother Cresswell, who emits a sense of entitlement. Their mother is burdened with managing their household on a limited income. The narrative quickly introduces tension surrounding financial constraints and the arrival of Maimie, who asserts herself into the family's life, despite the lack of communication from her stepfather. As the family grapples with their situation, themes of obligation, sacrifice, and love unfold, setting the stage for their joint journey through adversity and adjustment in the face of new challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939
EBook No.: 71133
Published: Jul 6, 2023
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Poor families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Wills -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.