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100 1 _aHolt, Emily Sarah,
_d1836-1893
245 1 4 _aThe Well in the Desert :
_bAn Old Legend of the House of Arundel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-20
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Well in the Desert" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set at the turn of the 15th century, it tells the story of Philippa Fitzalan, a young woman connected to the House of Arundel, who grapples with familial neglect, a search for identity, and the quest for love in a world filled with greed and moral corruption. The narrative intertwines themes of faith and the search for a deeper spiritual fulfillment against a backdrop of historical events and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Philippa and her challenging existence within her father's castle, where she feels invisible and unvalued in comparison to her stepsisters. The story opens with a poignant scene involving the lady from whom she was separated as a child, hinting at Philippa’s longing for connection and understanding of her origins. The narrative quickly sets into motion Philippa's quest for her mother and her place in a society that often treats her as an afterthought. As Philippa navigates her turbulent family dynamics, the contrast between her desire for love and acceptance and the harsh realities she faces begins to emerge, creating an emotive foundation for her character's development throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
700 1 _aIrwin, M.
_q(Madelaine)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23122
999 _c64174
_d64174