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100 1 _aSeawell, Molly Elliot,
_d1860-1916
245 1 0 _aBetty's Virginia Christmas
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-05-24
508 _aE-text prepared by D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Betty's Virginia Christmas" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Betty Beverley, a spirited young woman living with her grandfather, Colonel Beverley, in a modest home called Holly Lodge after they lost their ancestral estate, Rosehill. As they prepare to celebrate Christmas, the characters grapple with themes of nostalgia, familial love, and a touch of romance amid the holiday festivities. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Betty’s vibrant personality as she decorates their humble home for the Christmas holiday, determined to make it joyful despite their changed circumstances. The narrative sets a picturesque scene of a cold Virginia Christmas Eve, capturing the warmth of the characters' Christmas spirit. Betty's interactions with her grandfather reveal their close bond, as well as her upbringing in a life of grandeur that contrasts sharply with their current reality. The arrival of Lieutenant John Fortescue, a young officer from Rosehill, adds intrigue and romantic tension, as Betty navigates her feelings for him while preserving her family dignity and traditions. Overall, the opening chapters establish Betty's charm and resilience, paving the way for a heartwarming holiday tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aVirginia -- Fiction
700 1 _aHolloway, Edward Stratton,
_d1859-1939
700 1 _aSoulen, Henry James,
_d1888-1965
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59594
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