02500cam a22003733u 4500 34935 UtSlPG 20260610133810.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Delafield, E. M., 1890-1943 Consequences Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consequences_(novel) Release date is 2011-01-12 Produced by Amy Sisson (http://www.girlebooks.com) and Marc D'Hooghe "Consequences" by E.M. Delafield is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the years around World War I. The story revolves around the life of Alex Clare, exploring her upbringing with her siblings and the complexities of her relationships, particularly with authority figures and her peers. The narrative highlights themes of childhood innocence, family dynamics, and the consequences of actions, as indicated by the title. The opening of the book introduces readers to the Clare children gathered around the nursery playing a game called "Consequences." Through their interactions, we meet Alex, the self-appointed leader, who navigates sibling rivalry and the expectations placed upon her. The scene sets the stage for themes of competition and the desire for approval, particularly as Alex grapples with her familial role and the influence of the nursery maid, Emily. As the narrative progresses, Alex's impulsive nature leads to significant repercussions, hinting at the broader implications of her actions, which sets up a compelling trajectory for her character development throughout the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction Alienation (Social psychology) -- Fiction London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Loneliness -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34935 75780 75780