02243cam a22003253u 4500 75056 UtSlPG 20260610134734.0 m cr n 260607r20251929utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Le Feuvre, Amy, 1861-1929 Her kingdom Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-07 "Her Kingdom: A Story of the Westmoreland Fells" by Amy Le Feuvre is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Anstice Barrett, a young woman who has recently lost her father and now faces unforeseen poverty and challenges in her life. As she navigates her new circumstances, she is confronted with an unexpected marriage proposal that could alter the trajectory of her future, leading her to a new home and the role of a stepmother to three turbulent children. At the start of the book, Anstice learns from the family lawyer of her dire financial situation, which compels her to seek advice from her cousin, Lady Lucy. This conversation leads to an astonishing proposal from Justin Holme, who offers her a position as both a housekeeper and a wife in a rather unorthodox arrangement aimed at providing stability for his children. The opening chapters capture Anstice’s initial reactions to her father’s death, the overwhelming weight of her new responsibilities, and her fragile hopes for a brighter future amidst uncertainty. The complexities of her relationship with Justin and his children are poised to develop, suggesting an exploration of themes such as love, duty, and resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1929 Love stories Spouses -- Fiction Stepfamilies -- Fiction Westmorland (England) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75056 115781 115781