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100 1 _aFrancis, M. E.,
_d1859-1930
245 1 0 _aFiander's Widow: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-27
508 _aThis etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _a"Fiander's Widow: A Novel" by M. E. Francis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Rosalie Goldring, a young widow grappling with the emotions and social challenges that arise after the death of her elderly husband, Elias Fiander. As she navigates her grief, she faces the complicated pressures from her community, which speculates about her future and potential remarriage while attempting to keep the farm running smoothly. The opening of the novel introduces a somber scene following the death of Elias Fiander, leading to a contentious auction of his possessions. As the townspeople gather, we meet Rosalie, who expresses deep sorrow over the loss of her grandfatherly figure and everything beautiful tied to her life on the farm. Amid her grief, Rosalie is confronted with unsolicited advances from suitors and the community's gossip about her intentions regarding remarriage. Through dialogue with Elias Fiander's neighbor, Isaac Sharpe, it becomes clear that Rosalie feels isolated and misunderstood, striving to assert her independence while mourning the beloved figure in her life. The beginning captures her inner conflict between adhering to societal expectations and honoring her late husband's memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWidows -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aDorset (England) -- Fiction
653 _aDairy farms -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66622
999 _c107444
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