TY - BOOK AU - A.L.O.E. TI - Idols in the Heart: A Tale AV - PZ PY - 2019/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Christian life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Faith -- Juvenile fiction KW - Aunts -- Juvenile fiction KW - Poverty -- Juvenile fiction KW - Families -- Juvenile fiction KW - Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction KW - Stepmothers -- Juvenile fiction KW - Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2019-10-13; Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Idols in the Heart: A Tale" by A. L. O. E. is a fictional narrative written during the late 19th century. The novel revolves around Clemence Effingham, a young bride who navigates her new life as a stepmother in a cold and judgmental family dynamic. The story likely explores themes of societal expectations, identity, and the complexity of familial relationships, particularly as Clemence grapples with the challenges posed by her husband's children and their aunt, Lady Selina. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the emotional landscape surrounding the arrival of Clemence, the new bride, in her husband Vincent's home. The opening chapter reveals the apprehension and resentment felt by his children, particularly Arabella and Louisa, as well as the manipulative influence of Lady Selina, their aunt. As services and interactions unfold, we witness a mix of curiosity, disdain, and internal struggles experienced by Clemence as she strives to forge connections with her stepchildren and adapt to her new role. The dynamics are complicated by her lower social standing compared to her husband's family, setting the stage for a tense exploration of relationships and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60486 ER -