02230cam a22003013u 4500 38623 UtSlPG 20260610133900.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887 The Story of Charles Strange: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-01-20 Produced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of Charles Strange: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work follows the life of Charles Strange, the son of a rector, starting from his early childhood days, highlighting the trials and tribulations he faces, including the death of his mother and his father’s subsequent remarriage. The themes of family, loss, and the challenges of growing up are central to the narrative. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to young Charles Strange living with his parents at White Littleham Rectory in Hampshire. The narrative captures a poignant moment between Charles and his fragile mother, who suffers from a mysterious illness. As she confides in him about the uncertainty of her future, Charles clings to the hope of her recovery. The opening also introduces other characters, including his father, Reverend Eustace Strange, and a few village inhabitants, indicating the young boy's close-knit community. As the chapter unfolds, the tone shifts towards the darker reality of impending loss, setting the stage for the life-altering changes that await Charles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38623 79462 79462