02228cam a22003613u 4500 56675 UtSlPG 20260610134315.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Knowles, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1868-1946 The Attic Guest: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-03-04 Produced by Al Haines "The Attic Guest" by Robert E. Knowles is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens in a quaint Southern town, focusing primarily on the life of Helen Randall, an eighteen-year-old girl who is navigating her first experiences with love and societal expectations, all set against the backdrop of an upcoming visit from a minister. The narrative weaves together themes of youthful innocence, burgeoning romance, and the complexities of family dynamics in a traditional Southern setting. The opening of the novel presents a lively dialogue among Helen's family members as they prepare for the arrival of their guest, expected to be a minister from the Presbytery meeting. Helen's mother and uncle engage in humorous debates about the accommodations for the incoming elder, while Helen herself is more preoccupied with attending a dance and her growing feelings for Charlie Giddens, a young man who visits her often. The chapter effectively sets the stage for Helen’s inner turmoil and excitement, hinting at the romantic entanglements and personal growth she is likely to face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Love stories Mate selection -- Fiction Clergy -- Fiction Virginia -- Fiction Scots -- United States -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56675 97506 97506