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100 1 _aLane, Elinor Macartney,
_d1864-1909
245 1 0 _aNancy Stair: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-20
508 _aProduced by Steve Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Nancy Stair: A Novel" by Elinor Macartney Lane is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in 18th-century Scotland and revolves around the character of Nancy Stair, who is destined to navigate the intricate dynamics of love, social expectation, and personal ambition. The narrative delves into her relationships with notable figures such as her father Jock Stair and the complexities of her upbringing amid various societal pressures. The opening of "Nancy Stair" introduces readers to the perspectives of Jock Stair, who reflects on his return to Scotland after several years abroad and his daughter Nancy’s impactful presence. As Jock reconnects with the life he has left behind, the dialogue reveals his affection for Nancy and the significance of her upbringing shaped by her mother’s legacy and the company of her caretakers. The chapter establishes the contrasting expectations of gender and social standing in the period, with Jock's intent to raise Nancy with the virtues typically reserved for men. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of Nancy as a child of exceptional spirit and intelligence, hinting at her future struggles against societal norms and the pursuit of her unique identity. Throughout this beginning, an air of nostalgia and a quest for understanding emerge, setting the stage for Nancy's journey and the challenges she will face in a world governed by rigid traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aScotland -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28366
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