Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814-1880 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Clara Maynard; Or, The True and the False: A Tale of the Times" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It revolves around Clara, the daughter of a retired Royal Navy Captain, as she navigates through the challenges of love, family, and the evolving religious landscape of her time. Clara's life becomes increasingly complicated after her father's death, especially with the influence of the new vicar, who seeks to guide her towards a life in a nunnery, thus testing her character and beliefs. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Clara's idyllic life aboard her father's yacht, where the scene is set for a picnic gathering filled with local notables. However, tragedy soon strikes with the untimely death of her father, leading Clara into a tumultuous relationship with the vicar. His manipulative ways drive her into a spiraling complexity of emotions, as she grapples with feelings of grief, confusion, and the pressure of adhering to societal and religious expectations. The opening portion establishes the book’s themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle against oppressive influences, setting the stage for Clara's journey toward self-discovery and moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-10-17 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction Convents -- Juvenile fiction Catholics -- England -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23070 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23070 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133529.0 23070