02242cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000210011324500470013426400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800600039852013340045853400450179265300430183785600430188099900170192310628UtSlPG20260610133245.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aKeeling, Anne E.10aAndrew Golding: A Tale of the Great Plague 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aProduced by Dave Morgan and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Andrew Golding: A Tale of the Great Plague" by Anne E. Keeling is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is narrated by Lucia Dacre, who recounts her and her sister Althea's harrowing experiences during the Great Plague, which ravaged London in the summer of 1665. The narrative begins with Lucia's reflections on their current dire situation and the events that have led them to a deserted house in the city, emphasizing themes of loss, survival, and resilience.  At the start of the tale, Lucia introduces herself and her sister as they hide away in a London house during the peak of the Plague. They are recent orphans—having lost their father—and long for the love and safety that their aunt, Mrs. Golding, has offered them. As they navigate their grief and uncertainty, they discuss their circumstances and contemplate their future. The opening chapters set a tone of solemnity and introspection while also revealing hope through the supportive relationships they form with others, such as their aunt and the young steward Andrew Golding, who becomes a pivotal figure in their lives. The story hints at the complex social dynamics of the time, as well as the personal challenges faced by the characters amidst a backdrop of societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPlague -- England -- London -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10628  c52088d52088