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100 1 _aBennett, Arnold,
_d1867-1931
245 1 0 _aHelen with the High Hand (2nd ed.)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_with_a_High_Hand
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-29
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Helen with the High Hand" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written during the early 20th century, reflecting life in the Five Towns of England. The story centers around Mr. James Ollerenshaw, a wealthy yet eccentric bachelor, and his meeting with Helen Rathbone, the daughter of his estranged step-niece, Susan. The narrative captures the contrasts of their lives and the burgeoning relationship between the old man and the young woman as they navigate their unexpected reunion. The opening portion of the novel introduces the local park in Bursley, where Mr. Ollerenshaw is a familiar figure. Observing the park's transformation from a site of neglect to a community hub, he encounters Helen, who confidently approaches him despite her initial apprehension. Their dialogue evokes the complexities of their family history as they reminisce about past grievances and misunderstandings. Helen's spirited nature contrasts sharply with Mr. Ollerenshaw's reserved personality, setting the stage for a rich exploration of character dynamics and social commentary that unfolds throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStaffordshire (England) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12779
999 _c54173
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