02359cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500350016224600360019726400510023330000470028433600260033133700260035733800360038350000310041950800260045052013240047653400450180065300230184565300330186865300240190165300240192585600430194999900170199254538UtSlPG20260610134246.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHarker, L. Allenq(Lizzie Allen),d1863-193310aMiss Esperance and Mr Wycherly1 aMiss Esperance and Mr. Wycherly 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-04-10  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Miss Esperance and Mr. Wycherly" by L. Allen Harker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the titular characters, Miss Esperance, a kind-hearted old lady living in a modest home in the village of Burnhead, and Mr. Wycherly, her scholarly yet eccentric companion. The narrative likely revolves around their lives together, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the challenges they face, particularly with the arrival of two young boys who bring new dynamics into their quiet existence.  The opening of the novel introduces Miss Esperance as a respected figure in the village, devoted to helping those less fortunate, and Mr. Wycherly, who is characterized by his love for literature and scholarly pursuits, though he struggles with an alcohol problem. Their lives change dramatically when they take in the boys—Montagu, a thoughtful child, and his mischievous brother Edmund—after the death of a young relative. This part of the narrative sets the stage for a blend of light-hearted and poignant events as the characters navigate their altered lives and the impact of these children on their previously simple routines. The stage is established for personal growth, unexpected adventures, and the intertwining of their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOrphans -- Fiction  aGuardian and ward -- Fiction  aVillages -- Fiction  aScotland -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54538  c95370d95370