02342cam a22003013u 4500 31106 UtSlPG 20260610133717.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Sergeant, Adeline, 1851-1904 Brooke's Daughter: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-28 Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Linda Hamilton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) "Brooke's Daughter: A Novel" by Adeline Sergeant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Lesley Brooke, a young woman who is about to leave the Convent of the Annonciades in Paris to reunite with her mother and the grandfather she has never met. As she transitions from the sheltered life of the convent to the complexities of the outside world, secrets about her family, especially regarding her father, begin to emerge, hinting at deeper themes of identity and the impact of familial relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Lesley on the cusp of adulthood, reflecting her excitement and trepidation about leaving the only home she has known. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the convent, the narrative delves into her mixed emotions about her mother, Lady Alice, and the mystery of her father's absence. The anticipation of meeting her mother and grandfather creates an atmosphere charged with intrigue, particularly as hints of a complicated family history are laid bare. As Lesley prepares to step into her new life, the stage is set for exploring the dynamics of love, loyalty, and the personal challenges that await her in a world filled with both promise and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31106 71952 71952