02424cam a22003253u 4500 12348 UtSlPG 20260610133308.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Harris, Miriam Coles, 1834-1925 Richard Vandermarck: A Novel 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 2004-05-01 E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Richard Vandermarck: A Novel" by Mrs. Sidney S. Harris is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers on a young orphan named Pauline, who has lived a sheltered and dreary life under the guardianship of her distant uncle in a gloomy household. As she approaches seventeen, her life begins to change, especially with the introduction of Richard Vandermarck, who becomes a significant figure in her daily existence and opens the door to new experiences, highlighting themes of love, self-discovery, and societal expectations as Pauline starts to navigate her new environment. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Pauline, a lonely and neglected orphan living with her indifferent uncle in an uninviting home. Her existence is marked by dullness until Richard Vandermarck enters her life, bringing attention and warmth that she has never experienced before. The opening chapters set the stage for Pauline's emotional awakening and exploration of friendship and companionship, particularly through her interactions with Richard and his family. As she becomes acquainted with Richard's sister and their social circle, the narrative hints at the complex dynamics of love and class, foreshadowing the challenges Pauline will face as she seeks her identity outside the confines of her oppressive upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Orphans -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12348 53766 53766