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_aDe La Pasture, Henry, Mrs., _d1866-1945 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPeter's Mother |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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 | ||
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