Christie Redfern's Troubles - Robertson, Margaret Murray
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Christie Redfern's Troubles by Margaret M. Robertson follows the emotional journey of a young girl struggling with loss and the weight of responsibility. After the death of her mother, Christie is left to navigate the challenges of her new life under the care of her aunt. The story explores the difficulties of childhood, the yearning for affection, and the internal conflict between personal desires and the expectations placed on her. Christie is portrayed as a sensitive child, wrestling with her feelings of neglect and searching for a sense of connection, particularly through her faith. Her…mehr

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Christie Redfern's Troubles by Margaret M. Robertson follows the emotional journey of a young girl struggling with loss and the weight of responsibility. After the death of her mother, Christie is left to navigate the challenges of her new life under the care of her aunt. The story explores the difficulties of childhood, the yearning for affection, and the internal conflict between personal desires and the expectations placed on her. Christie is portrayed as a sensitive child, wrestling with her feelings of neglect and searching for a sense of connection, particularly through her faith. Her emotional struggles are compounded by her aunt's efforts to fill the void left by her mother's absence, but Christie s need for understanding and support remains unmet. As she grapples with the overwhelming reality of her circumstances, she embarks on a journey of personal growth. The narrative delves into the complexities of faith, familial duty, and emotional healing, highlighting how a young person learns to cope with the trials of life while seeking to find her place in a world that often feels indifferent.
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Margaret Murray Robertson was a Scottish-Canadian teacher and writer. Margaret was born in Stuartfield, Scotland, on April 22, 1823, as the daughter of Reverend James Robertson, a Congregational preacher, and Elizabeth Murray. She had a sister, Mary, and three brothers: John, Joseph, and Andrew. Her mother died in 1832, and the religious family moved to Derby, Vermont. Four years later, they moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec. Mary and Margaret attended the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in Massachusetts. After that, they became educators at the Sherbrooke Ladies' Academy, where Margaret worked until 1865. In 1864, she won the Galt Prize essay competition with her piece "An Essay on Common School Education." Margaret retired from teaching at the age of 42 to pursue a full-time writing career. Her debut novel, Christie Redfern's Troubles, was published in 1866. Throughout her writing career, she authored 14 or more novels till 1890. The majority of the protagonists in her stories were female, with themes of home and family. She died in Montreal in 1897.