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_aBaring-Gould, S. _q(Sabine), _d1834-1924 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aKitty Alone: A Story of Three Fires (vol. 1 of 3) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-03-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by KD Weeks, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Kitty Alone: A Story of Three Fires" by S. Baring-Gould is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces the impoverished farmer and dreamer, Jason Quarm, who concocts schemes to strike it rich, driven by visions of wealth through an ancient forest of oaks and the transformative power of mud. Alongside him are his brother-in-law, Pasco Pepperill, and the seemingly mistreated daughter, Kate, embroiled in complexities of family dynamics and social struggles in their rural Devon community. At the start of the story, we meet Jason Quarm as he arrives at Coombe Cellars in his donkey cart, exuding a comical disposition amid his serious plans for fortune. He discusses a potential timber acquisition with Pasco, proposing that their humble abode could transform mud into wealth while also catching the attention of Kate, who is embroidering in a nearby window. The opening chapters depict the complexities of familial relationships, particularly Kate's feelings of neglect and her yearning for affection, juxtaposed with Jason’s exuberant aspirations. As themes of rivalry, ambition, and the harsh realities of rural life unfold, the narrative hints at deeper struggles tied to class, gender, and the pursuit of happiness in a changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century | ||
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