The Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell 1857-1945 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Awakening of Helena Richie" by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Helena Richie, a widow navigating her complex emotions and relationships in the small town of Old Chester. The beginning hints at themes of loneliness, societal expectations, and the struggles of motherhood, as well as the possibility of connection through a little boy named David, who is in search of a home. The opening of the novel introduces two main characters, Dr. Lavendar and a local boy named Goliath, as they make pastoral calls on the residents of Old Chester, leading to a reflection on their own lives and the lives of others in the community. During their conversation, the need for a caretaker for the orphaned David arises, bringing attention to Mrs. Richie, who has her own haunting past related to loss. As the narrative unfolds, we witness Helena grappling with her own grief while contemplating the impact of potentially taking David into her home. This premise sets the stage for exploration of emotional healing, societal pressures, and personal awakening amidst the backdrop of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Sequel: The Iron Woman. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Awakening_of_Helena_Richie Release date is 2004-08-01 Produced by Beth Constantine, Charles Aldarondo, Juliet Sutherland Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Women -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6315 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6315 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133151.0 6315