Hawthorne, Julian 1846-1934 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dust: A Novel" by Julian Hawthorne is a historical fiction written in the late 19th century. Set in the time of chaos and change following the end of the 18th century, it paints a vivid picture of societal shifts with a complex backdrop of characters navigating through emerging modernity. The story centers around Mrs. Lockhart and her daughter Marion as they face economic difficulties and decide to rent out their home, leading to encounters with figures from their past and new acquaintances who are pivotal to their future. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a colorful depiction of a society in transition, where the remnants of social hierarchy collide with the rise of new concerns and realities. The Lockharts' decision to rent out their home sets the stage for new relationships and potential complications in their lives. The dramatic overturn of a coach they had been traveling in sparks incidents that intertwine their fate with a character named Lancaster, while hints of past triumphs and tragedies linger in the air, particularly concerning Major Lockhart, who died at Waterloo. The opening chapters establish the groundwork for themes of love, loss, and societal change that promise to evolve throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-01-07 Produced by Shaun Pinder, Chuck Greif 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 England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47905 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47905 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134112.0 47905