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100 1 _aHolt, Emily Sarah,
_d1836-1893
245 1 4 _aThe Gold that Glitters :
_bThe Mistakes of Jenny Lavender
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-27
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Gold that Glitters" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the aftermath of the execution of Charles I, following a young teenager named Jenny Lavender as she navigates life during turbulent times in Britain. She takes a position as a lady's maid at Colonel Lane's household, yearning for adventure and a noble life, yet soon finds herself grappling with her ambitions, family ties, and changing perspectives on love and social status. The opening of the novel introduces Jenny, a spirited sixteen-year-old, who is eager to leave her farm life behind and find excitement in service at the Colonel's estate. She faces conflict with her family, especially her grandmother, regarding her choices and romantic interests, including her admiration for the dashing Robin Featherstone. As Jenny adjusts to her new position, she finds both charm and constraint in her new environment, highlighting her initial dreams of grandeur against the reality of her role and the society’s expectations of her as a maid. The narrative sets the stage for Jenny's evolving character and hints at future challenges as she confronts the realities of her desires amidst the backdrop of a nation in upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21234
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