02323cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000054001122450049001662640051002153000047002663360026003133370026003393380036003655000031004015080062004325201305004945340045017996530023018446530021018676530036018886530031019248560042019553744UtSlPG20260610133116.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aYonge, Charlotte M.q(Charlotte Mary),d1823-190114aThe Trial; Or, More Links of the Daisy Chain 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2003-02-01 aProduced by Sandra Laythorpe. HTML version by Al Haines. a"The Trial; Or, More Links of the Daisy Chain" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel written during the mid-19th century. It delves into themes of family, illness, and the challenges of personal duty as various characters navigate complex social and emotional landscapes. The story revolves around the May family, particularly focusing on Dr. May and his children, as they confront domestic trials, the impact of sickness, and the interplay of love and responsibility in times of crisis. The beginning of the novel introduces the May family during a period marked by both celebration and impending tragedy, contextualized by recent weddings within the family. The narrative unfolds in a drawing-room conversation among family members, where discussions about letters, health issues, and their daily lives take center stage. Amidst playful banter, there is an undercurrent of tension related to sickness in the community, which is foreshadowed by the doctor’s concerns and the children’s antics. As the story progresses, the gravity of illness begins to overshadow their laughter, establishing a somber tone that hints at the trials yet to come. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of grief, resilience, and the bonds of family amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEngland -- Fiction aDomestic fiction aEnglish fiction -- 19th century aTrials (Murder) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3744