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100	1		_aCroker, B. M. _q(Bithia Mary), _d1849?-1920
245	1	4	_aThe Real Lady Hilda: A Sketch
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-03-21
520			_a"The Real Lady Hilda: A Sketch" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Emma Hayes, a widow who struggles with her new life of reduced circumstances after the death of her husband and their subsequent return from India. The novel provides a detailed exploration of social dynamics, class disparities, and personal ambitions as Emma navigates her new reality with her stepdaughter, Gwen, who is thrust into adulthood amidst their challenges. The opening of the book introduces readers to the dreary life of Emma and Gwen as they adapt to their modest lodgings in a small Sussex town. Emma's optimistic yet impractical personality serves as a counterpoint to Gwen's growing pragmatism, which is necessitated by their situation. As the narrative unfolds, we see the stark contrast between their previous life of comfort in India and their current struggles in England. The dynamics of their relationships with neighbors and acquaintances, like Miss Skuce and the Misses Benny, hint at a rising tension between social aspirations and harsh realities, setting the stage for the challenges and transformations that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653			_aYoung women -- Fiction
653			_aLove stories
653			_aStepdaughters -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64892
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