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100	1		_aIngelow, Jean, _d1820-1897
245	1	0	_aFated to Be Free: A Novel
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508			_aE-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Shawn Cruze, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Fated to Be Free: A Novel" by Jean Ingelow is a fiction work crafted during the late 19th century. This narrative explores themes of family, loss, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of the elderly Madam Melcombe and her descendants, who grapple with their legacy and connections to one another amidst their histories of estrangement and tragedy. The beginning of "Fated to Be Free" establishes a vividly described setting in a decaying manor and its surrounding garden, which serves as both a tangible and metaphorical representation of Madam Melcombe's life and the sorrows she has endured. The narrative revolves around her, an elderly matriarch who watches over a neglected garden filled with lilies—symbolic of her lost loved ones. As she reminisces about her past and her estranged sons, the story introduces Peter, her great-grandson, who is curious and innocent. His innocent exploration leads to accidental disturbances in the garden, prompting a reflection on the relationships, family dynamics, and secrets that haunt the characters, hinting at deeper themes of forgiveness and reconciliation that may unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12303
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