02524cam a22003133u 4500 5990 UtSlPG 20260610133146.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 Rosamond, or, the Youthful Error: A Tale of Riverside; And Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-06-01 Rosamond -- Diamonds -- Bad spelling -- Maggie Lee -- The answered prayer. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Rosamond, or, the Youthful Error: A Tale of Riverside; And Other Stories" by Mary J. Holmes is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story begins with Ralph Browning, a wealthy young man living in the beautiful estate of Riverside, reflecting on a painful past and a recent rejection concerning a woman he still loves. The plot unfolds as the character Rosamond Leyton, a girl orphaned and taken in by Browning, becomes an integral part of his life, subsequently leading to themes of love, longing, and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Ralph Browning as he grapples with memories tied to a letter from a woman he hoped to reconcile with. The rainy night reflects his melancholy mood as he contemplates a life isolated from love. Amidst this emotional turmoil, Ralph receives news that he is now responsible for Rosamond, a thirteen-year-old girl who has lost her mother. As she enters his life, the atmosphere begins to change, introducing a lively presence that contrasts with Ralph's somber demeanor. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for deepening relationships, particularly the complex bond that forms between Ralph and Rosamond, as both navigate their feelings against the backdrop of social conventions and personal histories. This initial setup promises a narrative rife with emotional tension as they confront their pasts and their unfolding destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5990 48013 48013