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100 1 _aSmedley, Frank E.
_q(Frank Edward),
_d1818-1864
245 1 4 _aThe Fortunes of the Colville Family; or, A Cloud with its Silver Lining
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-02-18
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Fortunes of the Colville Family; or, A Cloud with its Silver Lining" by Frank E. Smedley is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the Colville family, particularly focusing on the widow Mrs. Colville and her two sons, Percy and Hugh, as they navigate personal loss, financial struggles, and the innocence of childhood amidst the realities of life. The narrative blends themes of family, ambition, and the complexities of social class during a period of significant change in Victorian society. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the Colville family’s heart-wrenching situation, following a recent death that has left them grieving and financially vulnerable. The portraits of the family members vividly paint their contrasting personalities, from the mature and responsible Percy to the lively and innocent Hugh, who offers comic relief amidst the backdrop of their struggles. Additionally, the narrative hints at the impending changes in their lives as they prepare to face new challenges away from home, setting the stage for themes of resilience and a quest for identity in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
653 _aFamilies -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56599
999 _c97430
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