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2023-07-16
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Rowlands, Effie Adelaide
1866
1936
Albanesi, E. Maria
Albanesi, Effie Adelaide Maria
On the wings of fate
$aUnited States :$bStreet & Smith, $c1904.
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"On the Wings of Fate" by Effie Adelaide Rowlands is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the life of the Pennington family, focusing on their struggles and interpersonal dynamics, particularly concerning the eldest daughter, Christina. The narrative begins with a sense of tension made palpable through the ordinary yet fraught atmosphere of a Monday morning, hinting at deeper conflicts and societal expectations that will unfold as the plot progresses. The opening of the story introduces us to the Pennington household, where the mood is generally bleak on Monday mornings, led by the temperamental Mrs. Pennington. Sisters Polly and Winifred exhibit contrasting personalities, with Polly expressing a whimsical desire to escape Mondays while also grappling with familial responsibilities. The scene is set for upcoming strife as the family faces financial difficulties and impending changes, notably Christina's controversial engagement to Sir Mark Wentworth, a man warned against by his cousin, Valentine Ambleton. This initial chapter effectively captures the essence of domestic life, foreshadowing personal and moral dilemmas yet to come, as emotions run high and secrets threaten to surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:704215#?c=&m=&s=&cv=&xywh=-111%2C-564%2C2205%2C4020
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Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Dime novels
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