TY  - BOOK
AU  - Leslie,Emma
TI  - Kate's ordeal
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - London (England) -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Young women -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - Release date is 2007-01-07; E-text prepared by Al Haines; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Kate's Ordeal" by Emma Leslie is a novel written during the late 19th century. This coming-of-age story focuses on the trials and tribulations faced by a young girl named Kate Haydon as she embarks on her journey from a small village to the bustling city of London. The book explores themes related to the challenges of growing up, the moral dilemmas associated with choices, and the effects of societal expectations on young women during this period.  The narrative centers around Kate's excitement and ambition to leave home for a job in London, working in a baker's shop where her cousin, Marion, is already employed. Initially exhilarated by her new life, Kate soon finds herself swept into a world of temptation and deceit, influenced by her cousin and her new acquaintances. As events unfold, Kate faces serious consequences for her choices—including a wrongful accusation of theft which leads to her imprisonment. Through her struggles, the story delves into her moral conflicts, her feelings of shame, and ultimately her quest for redemption, highlighting the importance of integrity, faith, and support from loved ones in overcoming life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20307
ER  -