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100 1 _aSheard, Virna,
_d1865-1943
245 1 2 _aA Maid of Many Moods
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-21
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"A Maid of Many Moods" by Virna Sheard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Debora, a lively and spirited young woman who works at the One Tree Inn, a halfway house along the road from Stratford to Shottery. With themes of love, ambition, and family dynamics, Debora navigates her relationships, particularly with her brother Darby and their father, while also revealing her desire for a life beyond the confines of the inn. The opening of the novel sets the stage on Christmas Eve, where the inn is aglow with festive lights and anticipation of a visitor, Darby, who has been away. Debora's vibrant personality is apparent as she decorates the inn, much to her father's exasperation. Through engaging dialogues among the characters, we learn about the family dynamics and the close-knit community, as well as hints of Debora's yearning for more than her current existence. As she prepares for Darby's return, the narrative establishes the playful yet contentious relationship between Debora and the men in her life, setting the tone for her journey of self-discovery and the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37152
999 _c77992
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