Jewett, Sarah Orne 1849-1909 creator Betts, Anna Whelan 1875-1959 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Betty Leicester's Christmas" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a coming-of-age novel written in the late 19th century. This charming work follows the protagonist, Betty Leicester, as she navigates the complexities of growing up during a festive season, exploring themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery amidst the backdrop of holiday celebrations. The narrative contrasts the idyllic life Betty experienced during her summer in Tideshead with the bustling, more demanding atmosphere of London and her visit to Danesly, tackling the struggles of adolescence and the desire for connection. In this heartwarming story, Betty returns to London with her father after a summer spent in New England. As they prepare to celebrate Christmas at Danesly, the home of Lady Mary, Betty grapples with feelings of loneliness and the challenges of fitting into the world of adults. Throughout her stay, Betty cultivates not only her friendship with her father but also forms bonds with new friends, including Edith Banfield, a fellow American, and Warford, Lady Mary's nephew. Together, they engage in preparations for a memorable Christmas celebration, culminating in a delightful musical performance that brings joy to all their guests. The story beautifully captures the essence of youth, the importance of relationships, and the magic of the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-01-13 Produced by sp1nd, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Christmas stories Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Vacations -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Christmas -- Juvenile fiction Aunts -- Juvenile fiction Fathers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Nieces -- Juvenile fiction England -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction Nephews -- Juvenile fiction Mothers -- Death -- Juvenile fiction Sharing -- Juvenile fiction PZ PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41831 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41831 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133945.0 41831