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100 1 _aHoustoun, Mrs.
_q(Matilda Charlotte),
_d1815?-1892
245 1 0 _aSink or swim?
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
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 2023-12-31
508 _aSonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Sink or Swim?" by Mrs. Houstoun is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in a quaint English village, Switcham, where the villagers gossip about the upcoming marriage of John Beacham to the beautiful Irishwoman, Honor Blake. The narrative explores themes of societal norms, personal ambitions, and the intricacies of relationships amidst the backdrop of both local gossip and entrenched class dynamics. The opening of the novel introduces several key figures as they discuss the impending marriage of John Beacham, a respected farmer, and Honor Blake, the nursery governess with a mysterious past. Through the conversations of local characters, such as the widow Thwaytes and Mrs. Tamfrey, the author sets up a vivid picture of local life and character dynamics. As the villagers scrutinize Honor's origins and prospects, John's steadfast affection for her is juxtaposed with the rising social tensions surrounding their union. The blend of gossip, personal struggle, and societal expectations creates a compelling opening that hints at deeper conflicts to unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Tinsley Brothers, 1868
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/sinkorswimnovel03hous/page/n3/mode/2up
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/sinkorswimnovel01hous/page/n3/mode/2up
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/sinkorswimnovel02hous/page/n3/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72560
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