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100 1 _aDe La Pasture, Henry, Mrs.,
_d1866-1945
245 1 0 _aPeter's Mother
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508 _aProduced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Peter's Mother" by Mrs. Henry De La Pasture is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. It delves into the complexities of family dynamics, particularly focusing on Lady Mary, the mother of the titular Peter, and the societal expectations that shape their lives. The story is set against the backdrop of the Boer War, highlighting themes of duty, maternal love, and the struggle between personal desires and familial obligations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Barracombe House and its owner, Sir Timothy Crewys, who is preparing for a medical operation that could change the course of his life. The narrative reveals the close-knit dynamics of the Crewys family, including Lady Mary, who is anxious about her son Peter's intention to join the military against his father's wishes. The opening chapters establish a tension-filled environment as Peter's decision looms, and it captures Lady Mary's maternal instincts and fears. Simultaneously, the impending operation for Sir Timothy serves as a metaphor for the uncertainty that weighs heavily on the family's future, suggesting that individual desires may collide with responsibilities, ultimately setting the stage for the exploration of deeper themes in the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aWidows -- Fiction
653 _aMothers and sons -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653 _aUpper class -- England -- Fiction
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Veterans -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10452
999 _c51935
_d51935