Mabel Quiller-Couch

Dick and Brownie (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The old horse standing patiently by, with drooping head and hopeless, patient eyes, looked starved and weak. His poor body was so thin that the bones seemed ready to push through the skin, on which showed the marks of the blows he had received that morning. Nearby was Dick, the dog, as thin as the horse, but younger -- a lank, yellow, ugly, big-bodied dog, with a clever head, bright, speaking brown eyes, and as keen a nose for scent as any dog ever born possessed. The dog set his nose to the ground he dashed to the edge of the little wood and beyond it . . . then took to his heels and raced ahead with a joy -- it was the scent of his little mistress, Huldah -- which almost forced a yelp of triumph from his throat. The old horse raised his head and looked after the dog wistfully. "If only I were as young and fleet, and able to get away as quietly " he thought longingly. Far ahead of the pursuing dog, Huldah looked around nervously. She was not so frightened by the prospect of the want and loneliness and uncertainty which lay before her, as she was by the thought of being caught -- and taken back again . . . for she had escaped those cruel people and never wanted to see them again

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 95
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781633554221
• Artikelnr.: 49188561

Autorenporträt

Mabel Quiller-Couch, a prominent figure in early 20th-century literature, penned her masterpiece "The Making Of Mona" as a captivating exploration of human nature and societal norms. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, Quiller-Couch's novel intricately weaves together themes of love, ambition, and identity, offering readers a nuanced portrayal of life in rural England. In "The Making Of Mona," Quiller-Couch masterfully depicts the journey of the titular character as she navigates the complexities of womanhood and self-discovery. Through richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of the landscape, Quiller-Couch paints a vivid portrait of rural life and the struggles faced by individuals striving to carve out their own path in a changing world. With its blend of romance, drama, and social commentary, "The Making Of Mona" stands as a testament to Quiller-Couch's literary prowess and her ability to capture the essence of the human experience. Through the lens of Mona's journey, readers are invited to contemplate the nature of identity, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness in a world filled with both opportunity and challenge.