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100 1 _aBoyd, Mary Stuart,
_d1860-1937
245 1 2 _aA Versailles Christmas-Tide
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Karen Robinson, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"A Versailles Christmas-Tide" by Mary Stuart Boyd is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story takes place during a winter season in France, focusing on familial bonds and holiday traditions, particularly centered around the experiences of a family as they navigate personal adversity while trying to celebrate Christmas. At the start of the book, the main characters prepare for the joyful return of their son, referred to as "the Boy," who is a student at Versailles. As they eagerly await his arrival, unexpected news of his illness—scarlet fever—derails their plans, prompting them to rush to his side. The opening captures their anxious journey to versailles, detailing a comedic encounter with a young woman named Placidia, whose clumsiness adds a layer of lightheartedness amid the tension. Following these events, the family focuses on bringing some Christmas cheer to their sick son and another boy in the hospital, blending themes of care, love, and the poignant spirit of the holiday amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVersailles (France) -- Description and travel
653 _aBoyd, Mary Stuart -- Travel -- France
700 1 _aBoyd, A. S.
_q(Alexander Stuart),
_d1854-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10813
999 _c52262
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