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100	1		_aGiberne, Agnes, _d1845-1939
245	1	0	_aMiss Devereux, spinster
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-02-12
520			_a"Miss Devereux, Spinster" by Agnes Giberne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Sybella Devereux, a nearly forty-year-old woman whose sheltered life is disrupted when her elderly aunt falls ill, forcing her to confront responsibilities for the first time. As she grapples with her new role, she navigates the complexities of her relationships with family, friends, and a younger generation, reflecting on themes of independence, affection, and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Sybella as she feels overwhelmed and unprepared for the challenges ahead, especially with her aunt's sudden illness. Living a life of relative comfort and dependence, Sybella's inability to make decisions becomes evident as she faces the prospect of managing everyday affairs alone. The arrival of General Villiers, a family friend, adds a layer of tension, as she wrestles with her feelings of helplessness and the societal pressure of assuming a more active role in her life, while also hinting at potential connections with others around her, including the children of her deceased brother. This beginning sets the stage for Sybella's journey of self-discovery amid the shifting dynamics of family and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: James Clarke & Co., 1893
653			_aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653			_aVillages -- England -- Fiction
653			_aLove stories
653			_aGuardian and ward -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72933
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