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100	1		_aHallowell, Sarah C., _d1833-1914
245	1	0	_aOn the Church Steps
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-01-20
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"On the Church Steps" by Sarah C. Hallowell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the romantic relationship between Charlie Munro and Bessie Stewart, as they navigate themes of love, social expectations, and personal sacrifice amid the tranquil New England setting. The contemplative moments shared on the church steps serve as a backdrop for their developing relationship, as well as for societal observations regarding their peers. The opening of the novel introduces Charlie and Bessie sitting on the steps of a church, where they engage in lighthearted conversation about their relationship and the people around them. As they discuss other acquaintances and the impending departure of Fanny Meyrick, Charlie grapples with his desire to express his feelings, though he struggles to communicate his own upcoming trip abroad. This sets the stage for the tension between their burgeoning romance and the constraints of external expectations. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the idyllic surroundings while hinting at deeper emotional conflicts that will unfold as the characters face personal and societal challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17559
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