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100 1 _aHarker, L. Allen
_q(Lizzie Allen),
_d1863-1933
245 1 0 _aMiss Esperance and Mr Wycherly
246 1 _aMiss Esperance and Mr. Wycherly
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-04-10
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Miss Esperance and Mr. Wycherly" by L. Allen Harker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the titular characters, Miss Esperance, a kind-hearted old lady living in a modest home in the village of Burnhead, and Mr. Wycherly, her scholarly yet eccentric companion. The narrative likely revolves around their lives together, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the challenges they face, particularly with the arrival of two young boys who bring new dynamics into their quiet existence. The opening of the novel introduces Miss Esperance as a respected figure in the village, devoted to helping those less fortunate, and Mr. Wycherly, who is characterized by his love for literature and scholarly pursuits, though he struggles with an alcohol problem. Their lives change dramatically when they take in the boys—Montagu, a thoughtful child, and his mischievous brother Edmund—after the death of a young relative. This part of the narrative sets the stage for a blend of light-hearted and poignant events as the characters navigate their altered lives and the impact of these children on their previously simple routines. The stage is established for personal growth, unexpected adventures, and the intertwining of their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrphans -- Fiction
653 _aGuardian and ward -- Fiction
653 _aVillages -- Fiction
653 _aScotland -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54538
999 _c95370
_d95370