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Guernsey, Lucy Ellen
1826
1899
Guernsey, Lucy E. (Lucy Ellen)
L. E. G. (Lucy Ellen Guernsey)
G., L. E. (Lucy Ellen Guernsey)
LEG (Lucy Ellen Guernsey)
Guernsey, L. E.
Lady Lucy's secret : $b or, the gold thimble
$aUnited States :$bAmerican Sunday-School Union, $c1869.
The Children of Stanton-Corbet Series [Year 1704]
"Lady Lucy's Secret: Or, The Gold Thimble" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a novel written in the late 19th century. This historical fiction centers around young Lady Lucy, an heiress in early 18th century England, who grapples with the constraints of her upbringing under the tyrannical rule of her Aunt Bernard. The narrative explores themes of childhood, oppression, and the quest for personal freedom as Lucy navigates her loneliness and harsh treatment, yearning for a sense of belonging and affection. At the start of the story, we meet Lady Lucy, a delicate girl of eleven, who is being raised by her strict Aunt Bernard after losing her mother. Despite her wealth, Lucy feels trapped and isolated, unable to enjoy the carefree life of other children her age. She endures a rigid upbringing filled with strict discipline, and her interactions with Aunt Bernard are fraught with fear and tension. The opening chapters reveal Lucy’s longing for connection and her heartache from her aunt's cruelty. When Aunt Bernard leaves on a trip, Lucy seizes her fleeting freedom, engaging in joyful activities forbidden by her aunt. However, the situation escalates when her mischief leads to serious consequences. The opening sets the stage for Lucy's journey towards self-discovery and the pursuit of happiness, laying the groundwork for the conflicts and transformations that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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1869
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Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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