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100	1		_aLamb, Ruth, _d1829-1916
245	1	0	_aHoliday stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-09-16
505	0		_aDear Miss Meg -- A tale of a penny -- Borrowed feathers -- A story of an angle window -- A mere flirtation -- By a girl's hand.
520			_a"Holiday Stories" by Ruth Lamb is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of familial relationships, personal resilience, and societal expectations, focusing on characters navigating their inner and outer conflicts, particularly in the context of the home and family. Among these characters are Lady Longridge, an old matriarch with a complex relationship with her granddaughter Margaretta, who faces her own challenges as she seeks to find love and acceptance. At the start of the work, we are introduced to Lady Longridge and her maid Thorley, who is tasked with navigating the challenges posed by her temperamental mistress. The first chapter sets the stage for the dynamic in their household, particularly with the return of Margaretta, Lady Longridge's granddaughter, who is adjusting to life within the oppressive environment of Northbrook Hall. Numerous mentions of Lady Longridge’s vexing nature and Margaretta’s struggles highlight the emotional strain within this familial setup, suggesting a story filled with tension and conflict while offering glimpses of hope through the affection shown by Thorley towards Margaretta. Through the correspondence with her absent mother, Margaretta's longing for understanding and connection becomes evident, indicating an underlying journey for love and acceptance within a rigid family structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: The Religious Tract Society, 1892
653			_aChildren's stories
700	1		_aEdwards, Mary Ellen, _d1838-1934
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71661
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